[RECIPE] Halloumi Cheese Salad
Halloumi cheese is a trendy food in the US nowadays but having Arab riots we ate it a lot growing up. It is a delicious semi-soft cheese that is a tad wee bit salty and can be grilled and deep or pan fried for an awesome side, in a sandwich, or on a salad. ⠀ […]
[ARTICLE] Pre & Probiotics
STORY TIME: We just celebrated one of our holidays, Eid and my brother in law and his wife got us an awesome goodie basket as a gift. In their search of what to put in it, they asked my brother what kinds of snacks/drinks I like and my brother said kefir milk! I found this […]
[ARTICLE] Cutting Board Food Safety
Cutting boards are a kitchen essential, whether you cook on the regular or just occasionally need to slice veggies – you need a cutting board. They are also a feeding ground for bacteria and cross contamination so you have to be extra careful with how you clean and treat them. Check out this article by […]
[RECIPE] Qatayif (Ramadan Pancakes)
Alright fam, this dessert is probably the most delicious dessert you will ever have. Ok, I might be biased because I grew up on it but you definitely want to give it a try! This dessert is THE traditional Ramadan desert served in many Arab homes, particularly those originally from Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon. […]
[GUEST BLOGGER] Sweet, Sweet Summer
Spring has sprung which means those sunny, warm summer days are right around the corner. Throughout the country farmers markets are starting to pop up in the same areas where not too long ago white powdered snow once laid. Excitement fills the air along with the sweet, earthy smells of blossoming flowers and budding greenery. […]
[GUEST BLOGGER] What is Vitamin B17 and is it safe?
What is vitamin B17? First things first, vitamin B17 isn’t actually a vitamin according to the Committee on Nomenclature of the American Institute of Nutrition, and there is no evidence to support that this substance is needed by the body. Second, you will also see vitamin B17, amygdalin, and Laetrile used interchangeably, but these are not […]
[GUIDE] Guide to MonoSodium Glutamate (MSG)
You’ve probably heard of MSG. It was a very hot topic a few years ago but that seems to have died down a bit. That being said – people are still confused! What IS MSG? Is it harmful? Should we avoid it? Never fear – Dua the Dietitian is here! We’re going to dive right […]
[ARTICLE] Nutrition Considerations in the Elderly
Hey guys – have you ever thought about how the body changes as you get older? Well, no need to question any longer. I dive into this topic and nutrition considerations in the elderly in my blog post for the fab Share Cook Eat. Head on over to her blog and read all about it! […]
[RECIPE] Kafta with Tahini Sauce
Kafta (commonly pronounced Kofta) is basically meatballs but generally a bit more gourmet. It is a common dish to the Asian subcontinent, the Middle East, and some of Central Asia. Everybody makes it a bit different – even in the Middle East it will differ from country to country. Palestinians will make it one of […]
[POETRY] 4/26 Untitled Haiku
4/26 Write a haiku about your favorite childhood food. Untitled Haiku Rice and just ketchup Oh yeah, always hits the spot Weird combo, I know