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…
Category: TRAVEL
Citrus Season on the Aegean Coast of Turkey
It’s citrus season in southern Turkey and the entire region is overflowing with oranges, lemons and tangerines. As I walk to the local market to…
The Most Beautifully “Packaged” Spinach
There are gorgeous food markets all over Turkey. Any food lover or anyone looking for inspiration to cook or who simply wants to see the…
Earthquakes, Borek, & a Relaxing Seaside Breakfast
A few days ago we had our third wobble here in Fethiye in the last few months. It was a little less intense than the…
10 Things to Try While You’re in Turkey
This is a list of things you may not be able to bring out of Turkey, but you should definitely try while there and most…
20 Things You Should Bring Back from Turkiye
I came to Turkiye twice before making the leap to live here for an extended period of time. I’ve been mostly in Istanbul, the Black…
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…
6 Muslim-Friendly Destinations In Indonesia
When most people think of Indonesia, Bali is the first destination that comes to mind; however, it’s not its most Halal-friendly one. There are six…
Culinary Delights From Dubai
Those of you who followed me around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter during my trip to Dubai got a glimpse at many of the activities that…
How I Eat Healthy While Traveling
A few weeks ago I was in Southern California to attend the Les Dames International Conference in Newport Beach and once I left the LA…
Exploring the Date Groves with Natural Delights
I was recently given the unique opportunity to attend the 2015 Natural Delights Medjool Date Blogger Summit in Yuma, Arizona– and what an experience that…
How to Find Halal Food Spots While Traveling
Traveling across the state or across the world can be exciting and a chance to re-charge your internal batteries, a welcome a change of pace…
The Culinary History of Algerian Pastries + Algerian Food in Chicago
Have you ever planned to spend a theme-filled day out? I seem to do it a lot of this in Chicago since there are so…
Two San Diego Area Farmers Markets and Vintage Shops Nearby
During my trip to San Diego last May, I shared many of my culinary and shopping adventures by tweeting and posting updates to the MHK Facebook page .…
Cherries and Sunsets on a Wisconsin Peninsula
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a spontaneous trip, one that’s planned the day before heading out for a long weekend to a…
Green City Chicago Indoor Farmers Market
Most people don’t think there’s much to buy from a farmers market in the winter– in cold places, like Chicago. Though it’s technically spring, it’s…
Snow in Arizona
Everyone around here is more than ready for spring– tired of seeing snow and of the cold. It may make you feel a teeny bit better…
Chile Relleno Tacos at Las Asadas
I absolutely love Mexican food. Having lived and studied in Mexico during my college days and since traveled to both the Yucatan Peninsula and the Jalisco…
Good Eats in San Diego
I recently had a wonderful five day trip to one of my favorite places in the world: La Jolla, California. In between preparing to cater an at-home…
