Near East House Party!

CanCan, 13 July 2010,
Categories: Eating, Mom stuff

I had the amazing opportunity to host a Near East party in my home. My hostess kit included poxes of Roasted Garlic and Olive Oil Couscous, trivets with the Near East logo to give as party favors, and coupons for more boxes of Near East product.

Near East makes yummy, 100% natural boxed couscous and pilaf kits.

They are fast (couscous takes about 5 minutes), healthy, low-fat, and easily accompany all kinds of main dishes.

Near East has created an online community at AroundTheWorldIn5.com, and they are currently hosting a sweepstakes.

The big prize is a 7 day Mediterranean Culinary Adventure Cruise for two people!

You have to enter by August 31, 2010!

Couscous. The name might not be familiar if you aren’t an exotic eater:

Couscous is a grain product made from semolina (coarsely ground durum wheat) or, in some regions, from coarsely ground barley or pearl millet.

-Wikipedia

The flavor and texture are mild, and all of the (3) children present adorably called for “more couscous!”

I paired my couscous with cooked veggies, while carnivorous guests enjoyed grilled pork chops.

Often, when it is just the fam and I, we have roasted vegetables and couscous for the evening meal. Simple, healthy, and delicious!

Chef Peter Bowen has developed plenty of quick but impressive dishes using Far East products. Check out this YouTube action of a tasty Thai-inspired dish.