Couscous and "keskes" in Tuareg. The origin of couscous appears to be in the region from eastern to northern Africa where Berbers used it as early as the 7th century. Recognized as a traditional North African delicacy, it is a common cuisine component among Maghreb countries. Ibn Battuta (b. Morocco, 1304-1368? AD) stated in his "Rihlah" (Travels), indicating what may be the earliest mention of couscous (kuskusu) in West Africa from the early 1350s: Couscous was traditionally made from the hard part of the durum, the part of the grain that resisted the grinding of the millstone. The semolina is sprinkled
That's What Love Is Made Of at the concert, as she had retired from onstage and TV performances earlier that year for family reasons after touring caused her to have miscarriages, but she continued singing on their records as a non-touring member of The Miracles. The Miracles' "That's What Love Is Made Of" has inspired cover versions by Michael Jackson, Bobby Vee, Choker Campbell, and The Magicians, and has appeared on many Miracles "Greatest Hits" albums and CD Anthologies. The song's flip side was the popular regional Miracles hit tune, "Would I Love You", which was included on "Greatest Hits from the Beginning" but did not