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Go topBy Myrna Daher/Contributing Writer Arabs are known for their lavish dress designs and extraordinary parties, which certainly include something as laid-back as a picnic. In reality the picnic is just another reason for Arabs to gather and exchange dishes, play tawleh/backgammon and cards, while dancing to Arab music, and smoking hookah. The Arabs take great … Continued
By 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: Claudia Roden, Nigel Slater, Pierre Koffmann, Colman Andrews, José Pizarro Source: The Guardian Claudia Roden’s djaj bil assal – chicken with caramelised baby onions and honey This is one of the classics of Moroccan cooking and this version, with shallots or baby onions, is sensational. The art is to reduce the sauce at the … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer Fiery, spicy and exciting is how most visitors who love fine foods usually describe the cuisine of the Caribbean Islands, collectively known as the West Indies. Their dishes, a world of gourmet delights, are a medley of African, Asiatic, European and Middle Eastern foods, enhanced by the Islands’ host of unique … Continued
By: Aaron Montes Source: El Paso Inc. A new bakery and café in the historic Five Points neighborhood has breathed life into a nearly century-old building and is adding to the newfound interest in the neighborhood. On April 29, El Pasoan Maggie Asfahani and her crew of 15 employees unveiled Salt and Honey Bakery and … Continued
Haitham Al-Abri takes guests along the falaj and through date palms near Misfah Old House, a small village inn in Oman. Amy E. Robertson for NPR BY: AMY E. ROBERTSON SOURCE: NPR Stone steps winding down a narrow lane lead to Misfah Old House, a small inn located in the mountainous village of Misfat Al Abryeen, Oman. … Continued
By: Diana Alghoul Source: The New Arab With Ramadan being in its first week, the Palestinian dessert knafeh is sitting on tables of households all over the Middle East. Knafeh lovers edge in anticipation for the moment they can break their fasts and indulge themselves in the cheesy, sugary delicacy that has been playing on … 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
By: Dana Sandonato Source: Brit + Co We’ve all found ourselves in a situation where we splurge on a jar or two of tahini, use a smidgen of it to make hummus, and then wonder what the heck we’re supposed to do with the rest of it. Fantastic news: There are HEAPS of delicious things we can … Continued
Recipes excerpted from “Beirut to Boston” by Jay Hajj, Page Street Publishing. By: Jay Hajj Source: The Boston Globe Jay Hajj is the owner of Mike’s City Diner in Boston’s South End, recognized as one of the best diners in the country. Mike’s serves quintessential fare: hearty breakfasts of eggs, meat, and potatoes or fluffy … Continued
By: Leyal Khalife Source: Stepfeed Arabs … it’s in our nature to easily take offence, even at something as simple as a four-word phrase. Always remember that once you offend us, we will never ever forget. And you will never be able to make it up to us. Here’s your guide to what NOT to … Continued
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
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