My Interview with Mohammad Salehi of Heray Spice
In this video, I introduce you to the Founder of Heray Spice, a Chicago-based company working closely with a cooperative of farmers across his native…
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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…
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…
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…
Choosing Halal & Healthy Meats Every Time: My Interview with Hoda Noureldin of Billy Doe Meats
I love talking to people who bring great food products to us. I think it’s a fantastic service and a huge sacrifice to build a…
My Story About Life in Turkey During the Global Covid19 Pandemic
I was asked by the Editor of Salaam Gateway to share my story of going through the covid19 pandemic while living abroad in Turkey. I…
My Interview with TheKitchn
Seems like it was just yesterday I had this photo shoot and interview with The Kitchn. I remember that day so clearly- a photo session at…
A List of Top 10 Halal Restaurants in the US is on Thrillist
There are many delicious halal restaurants popping up all over the U.S., but when I was asked to pick my new favorite, I chose a #Chicago…
American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago Oral History Project
Last September I had the pleasure and absolute honor of being interviewed by Mona Askar for the Chicago History Museum American Medina: Stories of Muslim Chicago…
My Recipe for Pomegranate, Pistachio & Goat Cheese Crostini in the Costco Connection Magazine
I’m excited to share that a new recipe I’ve created will be featured in this Winter issue of The Costco Connection in the US, the UK and…
Ramadan is an Opportunity in Culinary Diplomacy
My First Fast Was Just an Experiment The first time I fasted in Ramadan I wasn’t a Muslim; I was a curious young woman who…
Dates Covered in Chocolate: A Ramadan Delight
I recently wrote an article for Costco Connection UK Magazine’s For Your Table section about dates, which was published earlier this month, just in time…
Epicurious Voted My Halal Kitchen one of the Most Exciting Cookbooks of the Summer!
I’ve been reading Epicurious for years, but never expected to see this! I am so elated not because it’s a cookbook I’ve written but because…
My Interview on The Mad Mamluks Podcast
Recently I was interviewed to be on the fairly new podcast called The Mad Mamluks. It was a really fun time being asked a lot of…
My Interview by Will Write for Food Author Dianne Jacob
Niche Food Blogger Attracts 1 Million+ Fans on Facebook by Dianne Jacob The following post was originally published on Dianne’s website. To view the original,…
Being Among Ummah Wide’s Picks for the 40 Most Innovative Global Muslim Startups 2015
I’m incredibly humbled to be on this list curated by Ummah Wide and in the company of so many other wonderful Muslims in our ummah…
My Interview on the Greed For Ilm Podcast
Recently I was interviewed for a podcast by Walid Darab of Greed for Ilm to speak with him about how I started this blog and…
