MIT questions.

Jimin's question: Don't Berbers get tired of tajines and couscous?

Berbers don't eat just couscous and tajines. There is a variety of tajines and Berebers eat couscous only on Friday. They also eat vegetables, salades, sandwichs, rice and other dishes. Tajines and couscous are not the only food they have.

Hasna question: If a person is sick, would he eat the principal meal with the family?

If a person is sick the mother will cook him something special. For example a soupe or something that will make him feel better. In addition, she will use herbs and make him some tea. If he cannot eat the big meal, he will just eat cooked vegetables.

Achraf's question:Why do you think berbers still eat a lot of tajines and couscous even if they eat it too much, don't you think berbers get tired of it everyday?

To answer Achraf's question, Berbers don't it tajines and couscous every day. They have different type of tajines and dishes. They don't get tired of tajines because there is a wide variety of them. They also don't get tired of couscous because they only eat it on friday.

Dimitri's question: I've heard that the Tunisian tagine is actually a dessert! Are you talking about Berbers in Morocco or all over the places?

To answer Dimitri's question, I am talking only about berbers in Morocco. They have different food from the tunisians because they are influenced by moroccan food. Each country has her own food. For example Tunisia is influencing the berbers that are living there.

AdamB question: Why do they always cook the same dishes while they have a wide variety of food to choose from?

Berbers also eat other dishes and food. They eat salades, brrir, bread and tea, mechoui, cooked vegetables, fish, chicken with sauces. Berbers don't get tired of tajines because there are many types of tajines. They use different meats, vegetables and sauces. Each tajine is different and have a different taste.

Livia's question: Why is it that the Tajine pot is in a triangular form and not a square from?

The tajine is in triangle form because it shows all the vegetables and it is their way to cook. It is also in this form for decoration. Usually, the meat is in the middle.