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Artichokes: A Healthy Culinary Delight

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer The fruit or bud of a perennial thistle plant belonging to the daisy family, artichokes are still a relatively unknown food in North America. Yet, why this is so, is a mystery. Their health and culinary qualities are equal or surpass many other vegetables and they are widely available. … Continued

UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Algeria

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Algeria is a North African country with the Mediterranean Sea to its North and the Sahara Desert to its south. Algeria has a rich history and vibrant culture, and this is demonstrated through its sites found on the UNESCO world heritage list. The UNESCO world heritage list … Continued

10 Interesting Historical Facts About the Kingdom of Morocco

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Morocco is a stunning country blessed with plentiful natural resources, vibrant culture, and spectacular cuisine. The country is rather well globally, but there are some interesting facts about the countries history you may not be aware of. Let’s go back in time and explore fascinating historical information … Continued

The Beauty of Luxor

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer When you think of Egypt, you probably think of the Great Pyramids and Cairo. However, there is more to the Ancient Egyptian archaeological sites than the pyramids in Cairo. One of these places is Luxor, which is a smaller city in southern Egypt. But after the revolution in Egypt … Continued

The Yemeni Cooking Pot

Some call it rustic, others exotic but for Yemenis, soapstone cookware is the sine qua non. This soapstone cookware is called harada, madra or rizah and they are the lifeblood of Yemeni cuisine. It is a thick-walled stone pot that you will find in every Yemeni household. This unusual pot is as famous as the food it is cooked in. It is used to make saltah, fahsa, fatah (susi), shakshouka, and foul. Intern writer, Menal Elmaliki, details the importance of soapstone cookware in Yemeni culture.

The Arabian Camel

By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer For untold centuries, life itself in the Arabian Peninsula was almost unthinkable without the camel. The Bedouin’s passion for this animal is unparalleled in the love between beast and man. He valued it both materially and aesthetically. An immense source of prestige and status, it was his vehicle of … Continued

An Arabian Delight-Kudrit Kadir Recipe

BY: Sara Alsayed / Arab America Contributing Writer Kudrit Kadir is a delicious Arabian dessert made out of three layers. The bottom layer is made out of chocolate cake, the second layer is made out of custard, and lastly is the caramel glaze.  Kodrit Kadir translates to “The will or power of Allah”. The reason … Continued

The Art of Arab Cooking

By: Nouha Elyazidi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab cuisine is renowned globally for its phenomenal taste and exceptional flavors. From couscous in Morocco to mansaf in the Levant. Arab cuisine has become somewhat popular in the Western world, and you can find plenty of recipes and tons of different dishes from cookbooks to YouTube … Continued

11 Fun Facts About Libya You Probably Didn’t Know

By: Lindsey Penn/Arab America Contributing Writer Libya is an incredible country with a long history. Despite the current conflicts, the country is a beautiful place with a rich culture. Libyans are known for being warm and welcoming, with hospitality being very important in Libyan culture. There are so many facts about Libya that make the … Continued

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