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Go topBy: Nadia Reese/ Arab America Contributing Writer There are plenty of snacks in the Arab world. Many of these snacks are delicious and mouth-watering. However, did you know that you do not have to travel around the world to find these delicacies? Here are the snacks that Arab America calls as the top ten favorite … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer There are many Arab grocery stores throughout the U.S., but many of them are just small businesses. Without a large network of wholesale-distributors, it would be difficult to provide authentic Arab food products. These wholesalers/distributors/importers provide a steady flow of Arab food products to local Arab stores and major … Continued
By: Safa M. Qureshi/Arab America Contributing Writer Arab Americans may have bigger gatherings than the average household; they love to have family and friends at home gatherings throughout the year, especially, during the holidays. Remember, their life revolves around social interaction. They show love by being close, joyful, and persistently inviting family for big dinners … Continued
By: Lizzie Chidiac/Arab America Contributing Writer While much has been said in the popular media about the surge in US grocery stores’ revenue and a sharp increase in online grocery shopping during this time of Covid-19 quarantines, how have our favorite Arab American grocery stores fared? For this, owners of popular Arab American grocery stores … Continued
By: Sophia Segal/Contributing Writer for Arab America Each year we’re greeted with national days all over the country. For some, it’s just a regular day, but for others, they really look forward to celebrating something that’s fun and enjoyable. And if you can eat at the occasion, then why not celebrate this day? Don’t worry … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer By now, much of the U.S. knows of grape leaves because of the distinctive stuffed grape leaves (dolmas) sold throughout the country. Less well known outside of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean communities are the leaves themselves and their uses outside of stuffing. Even less well known, even within the … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer For many Arab Americans, Thanksgiving dinners can be a mishmash or fusion of classic Arab dishes along with American favorites. My mother always stuffed the turkey with a Palestinian lamb and rice pilaf called hashweh, and hummus was always a staple next to the turkey and cranberry sauce. One … Continued
Middle Eastern restaurants have been an integral part of Los Angeles dining for decades. But it is only in the last ten years or so that we have seen restaurants pop up that combine traditional Middle Eastern flavors with modern influences from North America and other countries. If you have not yet sampled the delicious … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer While Halal meat is well known in the Arab and Muslim World, as well as in Arab American and American Muslim communities, much of the world does not know what it means for meat to be halal. What most non-Arabs or non-Muslims do not know about halal meat is … Continued
By Emily Tain/Contributing Writer So common is the trope of the school bully who demands lunch money and shoves classmates down on the playground. This type of bullying, physical and easy to spot, is what often comes to mind when talking about student relations. Less obvious, however, are the verbal microaggressions students intentionally or unintentionally throw … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Once upon a time, people of the far east declared the artichoke a forbidden vegetable, thought to contain aphrodisiac powers. Greek mythology stated that Zeus, the virile and strong chief of all gods, was responsible for the creation of the artichoke. After Zeus was rejected by a beautiful young … Continued
By: Joyce Behrens/Arab America Contributing Writer When we think about where Arab influence and culture expands to, our minds go to two different directions. First, Europe, particularly, countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Second, the land of opportunity and dreams, as known as the United States. However, what about Arab influence in countries located south … Continued
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