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…
Category: EVENTS
Talking with Experts about the Pediatric Covid-19 Vaccine
Recently I spoke with two experts about the pediatric vaccine for covid-19 that was approved for use in the general population of children. Physicians Sarah…
An Interview with the Authors of the Book “Halal Food: A History”
It is with great pleasure that I was able to bring to all of you an enlightening discussion with the authors of the book, Halal…
Getting Your Home the Halal Way
Have you dreamt up what your perfect home would look like? And your dream kitchen where you would enjoy cooking up a storm for your…
What’s in Your Bread & Pastry Products? My Interview with Dobra Bielinski of Delightful Pastries
I love the topic of what’s in your food. When I wrote the My Halal Kitchen cookbook, I learned more than I ever expected –…
Facebook Live Series: What’s Really In Our Food?
I’m really getting used to this Facebook Live thing! I love how many of you have been adding comments and feedback to join in the…
An Overview of Eat Write Retreat in Washington, D.C.
Last weekend I attended the Eat, Write Retreat which is a weekend event for food bloggers, photographers and other foodies in the industry, thanks to…
The Language of Food Conference at Cornell University: My presentation on Halal Eating and Eid Celebrations
A few weeks ago, I traveled to Ithaca, NY to present a paper on halal eating and ‘Eid celebrations at the Language of Food conference…
A Sicilian Cooking Class: Comfort Food For Everyone
Last month I traveled to Cleveland to teach a cooking class for a group of young women, some of whom I met nearly ten years…
Bon Appétit Magazine Presented Chicago Gourmet
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Gourmet event in Chicago’s Millenium Park. You know the kind of experience that leaves you in a happy…
Cooking Class: Sicilian Dinner Party
One Saturday morning last month I conducted a cooking class for the winners of an auction at the Stars for Hope event back in January…
Family Farmed Expo in Chicago
I have to admit, I’ve been really glued to the television and any news media outlet to catch updates on the situation in Japan. It…
Halal Food is Good for Everyone: A Live Web Chat
I hope you’ll join me for something quite exciting- my first ever web chat, today at 2pm CST on the blog, Muslim Voices. You can go…
Rice Paper Rolls with Mango & Shrimp Stuffing and Orange-Lime Asian Sauce for Dipping
This recipe is unbelievably simple and there’s absolutely no cooking involved- a perfect crowd pleaser for these hot summer days. Use the freshest ingredients, including oranges and…
King Arthur Flour Comes to Chicagoland
Scanning through the local paper can prove to be a rewarding endeavor for the thrifty cook these days. I found myself lucky to see a tiny ad…
