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Go topBy Jay Hajj Source: PRESS HERALD I was primed to like “Beirut to Boston: A Cookbook: Comfort Food Inspired by a Rags-to-Restaurants Story” for, perhaps, foolish reasons. I love Lebanese food, and I used to live in Boston. And in many ways, I did like the book, which tells the tale of Jay Hajj, who … Continued
By: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer It’s July and the heat is only going to get worse during August. So, as the summer gets hotter, we try to find new ways to get cooler. What would be a better way to do so than with refreshing Arab summer drinks? It’s all about the fresh fruit juices, … Continued
Nur Watad/ Arab America Ambassador Blogger Served often as a mezza/hordeurve, a full meal course, as street food, or as a main dish, falafel reaches mass popularity all over the world as one of the most favorite Arab foods. Falafel is a traditional Arab food found all over the Sham (Greater Syria) and Arab African … Continued
By Christine Shahin Arab America Ambassador Blogger As a little girl growing up in an Arab American culture, my siblings and I enjoyed small snacks of fresh and dried fruits to hold us between meals. My parents bought clear containers of the sweet mosaic of mixed dried fruits and nuts at the local import store; it featured … Continued
One restaurant that delivers authentic and delicious Yemeni cuisine is the House of Mandi (بيت المندي), which is located just South of the nation’s capital in Arlington, Virginia.
By Colby Cyrus/Contributing Writer A substantial amount of cultures make claims or connections to certain foods which are near to their heart. Some claim lamb meat, others affirm that they are the rightful owners of rice. Arabs are no different, placing special importance on the olive. However, the olive is unique in not only its … Continued
BY: Dahlia Shaaban/ Arab America’s Ambassador Blogger Modern allopathic medicine offers a great deal to us in the intervention, prevention, and reversal of acute and chronic diseases. On a whole, we enjoy a much longer life expectancy than our ancestors. But perhaps there is still much to learn. A great deal that modern medicine still … Continued
Even people who have followed Sudan’s political, ethnic, and religious turmoil most intently, may be unfamiliar with the tasty cuisines that come from the country.
BY: Yusra Shawwa/Contributing Writer 1. Dates The world’s oldest cultivated fruit, date palms are referred to as the “trees of life.” Originally cultivated from Iraq, this sweet fruit comes with many positive benefits. Health Benefits: Strengthening bones and fights off painful diseases like osteoporosis Contains Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium – minerals vital to healthy … Continued
BY: Anas Mohammed-Ali Alfarra/ Ambassador Blogger As with many Palestinians, my life has been a series of international moves to and from Palestine—for me, in particular, Gaza—inspired by hopes and fears, and always influenced by the fluctuating realities of the Israeli occupation. I was born in Egypt. Then we moved to Saudi Arabia, and then … Continued
BY: Yara Jouzy/ Contributing Writer Spring is one of the most beautiful seasons in the Arab World. Flowers are blossoming, birds are chirping, while family and friends are enjoying the weather outside. Dwellers of the land absolutely love the warm weather and the good food it brings with it. During spring, fruits and vegetables in … Continued
The weather is warming up, which means it’s time for picnics and being outdoors! Dips with pita, felafel, vegetables, and more, are easy side dishes or starters for the main course. They’re easy to prepare and fun to share! Below are six delicious Arab dips to make this summer: 1. Hummus The classic dip of … Continued
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