North Africa. The very words conjure images of vast, empty deserts, verdant oases, camel trains, Bedouin tents and centuries-old fortified cities. And this is how it is, in part, at least. For Tunisia, the very essence of North Africa, is a wonderful mix of western and traditional North African cultures, nowhere more so than in the country’s cuisine where delicious Tunisian dishes sit comfortably with the best French and Italian specialities.