Abdul-Aziz Al-Ghamdi provides information about traditional foods in Saudi Arabia. He notes that when guests visit homes, they are first offered Arabic coffee and dates. Food options vary by region. The eastern province features seafood and harees, made from flour, rice and meat. The western province is known for minto, yaghmosh and soobya main dishes. The northern province enjoys gersan and marasee'a, with the latter containing meat, vegetables and flour. The southern region, where the author is from, has foods like arykah and asydah meadow, made with flour, soup and various meats.