By About the author: Annum Munir is a Muslim blogger who loves infusing creativity and faith into her artistic and adventurous pursuits. She hopes to inspire you to travel more fully and make ordinary things just a tad bit extraordinary. Ramadan isn’t just the holiest month in Islam, it’s also one of the most social. From…
By Zeina JhaishFood. Food. Food. It’s a vital part of culture all around the world. We Palestinians, in particular, simply love our food, and our events always revolve around the beautiful symphony of flavors that make up our cuisine. But food represents so much more than blind consumption. Food is what unites us. It brings us closer to our…
By People are always asking me, “What is Kibbeh? Do you really eat raw meat?” Yes, Kibbeh is traditionally made with raw meat ground up mixed with bulgar and kammouni seasoning. I grew up eating the raw meat version, but as I got older I began to like the many vegetarian versions. As a child, I never questioned what…
By zkhosroshahi(Getty Images) For the last few years, I have tried to live without waste. My journey towards a zero-waste lifestyle started when I came across Bea Johnson and her book, “Zero Waste Home.” Today, I am here to share my tips for living a trash-free life – a life with more intention, more experiences and fewer…
By zkhosroshahiHave you ever wondered how your food ends up on your plate? The truth is, when it comes to environmental sustainability, economic stability and world hunger, food plays a pretty important role. There are many factors that make for a sustainable eating culture that go unnoticed as we produce food on a much larger scale…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Patricia Darwish. One of my favorite memories growing up was waking up to the smell of zataar and Arabic coffee. On the weekend, my mom would have a spread laid out for us when we woke up. She would have labne, eggs, khishick, foul, fetteh, homemade pita bread with dipping oils, and…
By akhalilRamadan is less than two months away and I’m already getting preparing for it. Yes, we know that we should not focus on food during Ramadan, rather focus on spirituality and changing yourself to the better, but who am I kidding? If you’re fasting for over 16 hours a day in the summer, some of…
By MG StaffMuslim DC foodies, these five restaurants are delicious! Each one offers a different vibe, price range, and meal selections, but they’ve all got Muslim-friendly menus. Check ’em out! 1. SKWR Kabobline – $ SKWR is essentially a Mediterranean Chipotle. A great grab-and-go meal for dinner, or a chill place to get a decent lunch with…
By WallysmommyI am not a foodie by choice, but my amazing husband, who is the ultimate foodie, introduced me to this food-obsessed phenomenon when we first got married, and I’ve been hooked ever since. When the average couple goes on vacation, they plan out what they want to do to explore their new surroundings. We plan…
