Some of the food discoveries on the LMT

Tbaybisseh

A typical vegetarian dish from Aqoura made with pumpkin, bulgur, stir-fried onions with sour grape juice served at Germanos Guesthouse (09 439520, 03 643429) in Majdel Aqoura.

Beetroot with tahini

A salad available at Al Atayeb Coop (09 300108, 03 845257.) Also served at Auberge Beity (03 214871) in Kfardebiane.

Shmamit bi Laban

This boiled yogurt stew with poached eggs, is on offer at Hobeika Guesthouse (03 451113) in Baskinta.

Moghrabiyeh flavored with lavendar

A grain that looks like an oversized couscous, moghrabiyeh is served with chicken and shallot onions flavored with lavender at Shmeiss Guesthouse (03 515829) in Hasbaya, followed by Kaak with lavender for dessert.