Refreshing Carrot & Avocado Salad for Iftar
As Spring begins to approach us, we look towards new growth, new life and optimistic things coming our way for the whole world inshaAllah. This…
Ukrainian Recipes, Culinary History & How You Can Help Deliver Food to Those in Need
Last year I received a copy of this book, Summer Kitchens: Recipes and Reminiscences from Every Corner of Ukraine by Olia Hercules. I posted it…
Halal Expo Canada 2022 is Coming
I recently interviewed Nasser Deeb, Exhibition Director of The Expo Hut and of Halal Expo Canada. Halal Expo Canada is a B2B event serving as a…
Pakistani-American Shadab Zeest Hashmi’s Poetry of Food Memories
Last weekend I interviewed my dear friend and poet, Shadab Zeest Hashmi, at her home in Southern California. We first met at an event in…
My Interview with Eugenia Bone about the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
I had a fantastic interview live on my Facebook page with the brilliant food and nature writer Eugenia Bone who edited and contributed recipes and ess…
Enoki Mushroom Soup from the Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook
In preparation for my interview with Eugenia Bone of The Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbook, which you can watch here, I wanted to prepare a soup that…
How to Build a Meaty Appetizer Plate [Sponsored]
If you’re having a small gathering for New Year’s Eve or Day, I have another tasty suggestion for entertaining with delicious and healthy foods. Making…
My Interview with the CEO of Maya Cosmetics about Halal Nail Polish
Over the years, the question of “Halal” nail polish has been a point of intense conversation in the Halal consumer community and not without controversy.…
Mediterranean Ciabatta Sandwiches [sponsored]
My first foray into cooking was making sandwiches. I guess I was to young to handle the stovetop, so I ventured into sandwich-making just so…
Three Halal Markets In San Diego
Three San Diego markets where you can find Halal meats and Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Balkan, Persian and Indo-Pakistani products.
