This “tea-themed” event hosted by Odette Tournier—who lived in Saudi Arabia for six and a half years—was a huge success; more than 50 people attended. With great flair, she told us about Middle Eastern customs and shared anecdotes from her time as a French teacher, including an unforgettable memory of a celebration in the Arabian desert… She also prepared traditional treats to delight our palates, including tea, Turkish coffee, manaïches, and knaffas…
