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5 Tips on Hosting a Holiday Gathering at Home

All holidays are a wonderful opportunity to get together with friends and family, and typically have us paying a little extra attention to our living spaces…

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Yvonne November 23, 2016
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Cheese Platters for Your Next Party

Every year that Ramadan comes around, I find myself looking for new ways to experience the Iftar (breaking of the fast meal). I want to…

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Yvonne June 21, 2016
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Repurpose Chic Bangles at the Dining Table

It’s always exciting to receive exotic gifts from faraway lands I’ll probably never have a chance to visit. I felt that way when one of…

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Yvonne Maffei February 21, 2015
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Creating a Formal Table Setting

Whether it’s Eid or any other special occasion, it’s a nice feeling to have a beautiful table setting for your guests. It’s even nicer to…

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Yvonne Maffei October 4, 2014
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Corn, Mango and Chile Salad Cups

I don’t know about you, but my time in the kitchen just keeps on getting shorter and shorter and my patience level for long, drawn…

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Yvonne June 6, 2013
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Spinach Dip | My Halal Kitchen

Creamy Spinach Dip

The last article I posted was about how to put together and decorate a beautiful ‘Eid appetizer table and I hope you were inspired by…

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Yvonne Maffei October 24, 2012
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5 Tips for An Easy ‘Eid Party

This Ramadan has been so much fun. I’ve had a great time soaking up all the great ideas for home décor, party ideas for kids,…

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Yvonne Maffei August 14, 2012
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Kid-Friendly Eid | My Halal Kitchen

6 Tips for Throwing a Kid-Friendly ‘Eid Party

I was introduced to Silver Envelope, the Islamic Stationary Company, several years ago and am so happy to see how much it has grown since.…

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Yvonne Maffei August 7, 2012
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Tell Your Neighbors About Ramadan and ‘Eid With Homemade Goodie Bags

Nearly ten years ago when I began speaking at local libraries, churches and schools about Islam, Muslims, Ramadan, and/or ‘Eid, I would carry a bag…

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Yvonne Maffei July 28, 2012
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