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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.…
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 Visit to Barkaat Foods
Whenever I decide to use a halal meat product in my own cooking, I like to know as much about the company as possible so that I…
My Chicago Cookbook Tour for Ramadan Cooking
I am so incredibly excited to announce that I’ll be touring the Chicagoland area to talk about the recipes in my cookbook, Summer Ramadan Cooking! I’ll…
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…
My Interview of Mary Nolan, Chef de Cuisine at Bon Appétit Magazine
I recently attended the Chicago Gourmet event right here in the Windy City, though on that day it was a rainy city–mostly in the morning.…
Breakfast at Kingsbury Street Cafe
restaurant Sunday morning is a great time to have breakfast out with the family, but some places actually offer wonderful breakfast menu items during the…
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…
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…
Chocolate Faucets and French Pastry School
Few of us have ever experienced the sublimity of being near a fountain of flowing chocolate, never mind a kitchen faucet that…
Chicago Green City Market, Meeting Alice Waters & Honey Crisp Apple Pie Recipe
I made it to the farmers’ market last Saturday just in time for the book signing to begin. I was a bit surprised to…
