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Go topBy: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer My daughters Leila and Muna along with myself co-authored a unique cookbook entitled Scheherazade’s Feasts: Foods of the Medieval Arab World published in 2013 by the University of Pennsylvania Press. It deals with medieval Arab cookery. The book is based on six medieval culinary Arabic manuscripts dating from the … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Who says you need lettuce to make the perfect salad? In Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan, cucumber tomato salad is so versatile it is eaten for breakfast as well as lunch or dinner. This salad could end up next to a plate of scrambled eggs and warm pita bread … Continued
Victor Hugo perhaps said it best when he eloquently declared, “music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” The following women do just that. Each carries with them multiple rich, sometimes competing musical identites that spill forth when they perform. In many cases, their music is inspired by and imbued with humanitarian concern that translates into activism through music.
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer It must have been far from the minds of the creators of the highly successful movie, Jurassic Park, that introducing Dominican amber embedded with insects, found on that island republic, would initiate a run on the sale of this centuries-old attractive resin. Yet, this is what has happened. Apparently, … Continued
“Let Us Share Our Commonality, but also Celebrate Our Differences.” That was my opening remark in a speech back in 2007 to an assemblage of Arab-Americans, both Christian and Muslim, at the inaugural Unity Dinner of the Arab-American Religious Leaders of Greater Chicago (ARC). Still today, some people say that Christians and Muslims who emigrated … Continued
By: Haneen Abu Al Neel/Arab America Contributing Writer While varied in cultural traditions, almost all people in the Arab World and elsewhere can’t hold back celebrations for newborn babies. Today’s traditional ceremonies are rooted in religious beliefs, and in some cases, they have even become integrated with cultural practices. The values reflected in newborns’ celebrations … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer “Ahmad my love! Ahmad my love!” You who aids the stranger, salutations to you.” The beguiling voice of Maryem Hassan, inspired by the strings of the qanun, played by Roula Said, rang out that April day in Toronto – Canada’s world-renowned cosmopolitan city. It was the opening song of an evening … Continued
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a beautiful, colorful, and diverse country. Its beauty stems from its mountain ranges, ancient cities, deserts, and most importantly, amazing food. The multi-layered dishes and robust flavors of Moroccan cuisine make traveling to Morocco #1 on your bucket list. Morocco, located in the Northwest region of Africa, … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Ask any Palestinian, Lebanese, Jordanian or any Arab for that matter what their favorite dessert is, and they will most likely say without hesitation “Kanafeh!” Most people in the western world might scratch their heads and say..”huh, what is it?” Kanafeh is a legendary dessert with a cult-like following–any … Continued
By: Katie Teague/Arab America Contributing Writer All around, tattoos of every shape and size greet the eye each day. What was once a rarity reserved for the bikers and sailors of society, tattoos are now acceptable, if not, must-have in our time. The tattoo-frenzy of the 21st century required multiple sources of inspiration to keep … Continued
By: Noah Chani/Arab America Contributing Writer When it comes to hospitality, Arabs are well-known for being masters in the art of welcoming. Historically, the origins of this behavior stem from the willingness to house and feed rogue desert travelers who passed through town. The ultimate goal of Arab hospitality is to honor a guest and … Continued
By: Cara Zanta/Arab America Contributing Writer Few animals serve as useful to mankind as the camel does; an animal which has long been associated with the Arab world. In fact, a trip there is not complete without an authentic and exciting camel ride through the desert. Arabian camels are unique in that they have one … Continued
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