Lawzieh (Almond Sweets)

Lawzieh is a traditional Levantine confection made mainly from ground almonds and sugar, shaped into small pieces with a soft, dense texture similar to marzipan. The name comes from lawz, the Arabic word for almond. In Lebanese homes it is commonly served with Arabic coffee or tea, offered to guests on visits, and shared during holidays, celebrations and family gatherings. A few pieces on a plate make a simple sweet to end a meal. At Dekenet Al Nes in Baaqline, in the Chouf, lawzieh is sold by the kilo from the confectionery shelf, so you can take as much or as little as you need. As a package-free grocery store, Dekenet Al Nes encourages customers to bring their own containers or boxes to fill, which helps cut down on plastic and single-use packaging.