Blueberry Almond Breakfast Bread
There are days, even in the summer, when I crave to bake something. It’s not because I’m craving something sweet, but it’s because I’m craving…
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Interviewing Mamadou Ndiaye of Wasabih Business Community for the Halal Economy
In this video, I interview Mamadou Ndiaye who talks about his journey from Senegal to France and then to Malaysia as he embarks on a…
Halal Supplements from Blue Angel Farm: An Interview with Martin Herbrich
Just before Ramadan I interviewed Martin Herbrich of Blue Angel Farm. He created a company that provides Halal supplements with fantastic Halal ingredients, particularly with…
Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD Talks About Her New Book, Holistic Rx for Kids
Recently I interviewed Dr. Madiha Saeed, MD about her new book, Holistic Rx: Parenting Healthy Brains & Bodies in a Changing World. It was an…
Mubarakah Ibrahim Explains What Happens to Our Body When We Fast
Just before the start of Ramadan, I sat down with Mubarakah Ibrahim of Fit Muslimah to discuss the science behind what happens to our bodies…
My Ramadan Partnership with the UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Program
There are so many reasons to partner with UNHCR. I could never do justice to the incredibly important and life-saving work they do in one…
8 Unique Hostess Gifts
1. Julia Child Recipe Keeper This spiral-bound recipe keeper fits perfectly on the shelf among your cookbooks and features a layflat design for easy perusing…
Dates with Labneh & California Honey
One thing I love to do in Ramadan is to experiment with super simple ways to serve dates for Iftar. This one was inspired by…
How the UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Program Sends Your Zakat Directly to Those in Need
Before Ramadan, I was approached by a team of wonderful UNHCR officers in Canada and the U.S. who asked if I would be interested in…
Where to Get Your Dates & Date Products
There are so many date companies to choose from, but I tend towards those that I have a deep familiarity with and can really understand…
Date Sugar from a Tunisian Oasis
When I visited the Specialty Foods Show in Las Vegas back in February, I was able to see so many cool products coming out on…
Global Culinary Traditions Project: Preserving Culture Through Stories and Recipes in Ramadan
I’ve decided to do something different this Ramadan, something that would help preserve traditional recipes from around the world and allow all of you dear…
Baked Cauliflower with Turmeric and Other Anti-Inflammatory Spices
This recipe has been such a huge hit with family and friends, so I’ve made it over and over when I’ve had guests, each of…
Refreshing Carrot & Avocado Salad
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…
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.…
