Cooking class experience — learning Fattoush properly

I took a cooking class specifically to learn how to make Fattoush correctly. The instructor explained why za'atar is used the way it is — something I'd never understood from just eating it. The aromatic with herbs and spice result when you make it yourself is different.

Lebanese hospitality is expressed through abundance on the table. We learned how a Beirut street stall shapes the way this dish is eaten. The class ended with the meal and a glass of strong cardamom coffee. I've made it three times since and each time it improves. Highly recommend the cooking class approach.