11 Things Your Lebanese Teta Probably Loves More Than You

Obviously, you’re the most precious grandchild, but there might be a thing or two (or 11, to be exact) things that your Lebanese teta might just give you up for.

1. Le2met zeit w za3tar

The best afternoon snack, according to her.

2. Khal abyad

It can fix a broken leg if you put your mind to it.

3. The “jnayne/7a2le” outfit

Floral prints, outrageously mismatched colors, and boots 3omron akbar menne. Our equivalent: the “nezel tek l dejanteur” outfit but she makes it work.

4. That Turkish series with 400+ episodes and 5 spin-offs

She’s been watching it since you were little w ba3do ma kholes and she’s somehow always up to date.

5. The TV remote

How else will she watch her show eza mday3a l “rimon control”?

6. Tupperwares

The most well preserved archive of Tupperwares with a purchasing history she knows like the back of her hand. She’ll tell you exactly when and where she bought each one w la meen 3ereton.

7. Her mouneh schedule

You know not to mess with her heye w 3am tfa2e loubye.

8. Wled l jiran

La2anno layko keef b se3do setton bel bet w bya3mloola ahwe w b mas7o w byejlo ba3d ma yeklo wa wa wa

9. Hating on your jeddo

“Jedkon ken etel halo 3laye. Talab eede awal marra eltello la2, tene marra, telet marra bel ekher khalas tawashne”

10. Post-ghada ahwe

An unbroken ritual after lunch.

11. Merry Cream

Or kilo ice cream mshakkal with that small cone that tastes like styrofoam.