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Date Cake: Guest Post for Yummy Food
Every year during Ramadan my blogger friend Lubna Karim of Yummy Food hosts Joy from Fasting to Feasting where she invites Muslim food bloggers from all over the world to share their Ramadan recipes on...
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Nigerian Jollof Rice: Guest Post for Maroc Mama
When Amanda who blogs at Maroc Mama announced her ‘Around the Muslim World’ recipe post series for Ramadan, I immediately became interested in it as I love learning all about different cultures....
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Cheesy Potato Rounds featuring Mina Halal Chicken Strips
Mina Halal recently launched it’s new line of halal deli products which includes Chicken Bologna, Chicken Wieners (aka Chicken Hotdogs) and Chicken Breakfast Strips (aka Chicken Bacon). I received some...
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Au Revoir Toronto! Hola Houston!
When I first landed in Canada I never imagined it would become home in a matter of few years. The feeling didn’t sink in even when I took oath as a Canadian citizen, inwardly smiling at the irony of...
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Virtual Eid Potluck Party Announcement
This year I am a bit late in announcing my Virtual Eid Potluck Party because of my move from Toronto to Houston but as they say better late than never. Please join the Eid festivities on my blog by...
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake
The past couple of months have been extremely busy for me. After moving from Toronto to Houston we stayed at our family home where it was family reunion time as the entire family had gotten together...
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Coconut Dream® Non-Dairy Yogurt Giveaway
I have been struggling with IBS issues ever since I had my gallbladder surgery six years ago. During the past couple of years it had gone into remission to some extent but ever since I moved to Houston...
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Quick Saffron Kheer
Eid ul Adha Mubarak to everyone across the globe and also Hajj Mabrur to all those who got the opportunity to go on this blessed journey this year. May Allah Subhan Wa Ta’ala accept their Hajj and give...
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Spicy Butternut Squash Curry
Fall was my favorite time of the year in Canada. It was a lovely feeling to wake up one fine morning and witness the gorgeous colors of fall right outside my window. I get a tad bit jealous every...
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Less clutter, more peace of mind
I have never been a shopaholic or hoarder but recently I discovered The Minimalists and Marie “Konmari” Kondo who made me ponder deeper about my material possessions. We often confuse material...
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Elsa Doll Cake
My younger daughter Aisha turned 7 yesterday. Since she is a big Frozen fan I decided to bake an Elsa Doll Cake for her. Elsa Doll Cake I had made a Doll Cake long time ago using the Wilton Wonder Mold...
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Chicken Keema Pasta
Pasta has got to be one of the easiest and most versatile dishes out there. Like many dishes from other cuisines, I gave it an Indian twist to come up with this Chicken Keema Pasta many years ago. Over...
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Halal Fried Chicken and Southern Sides at Louisiana Fried Chicken
My kids had been searching for a good halal fried chicken joint ever since we moved to Houston last year. We finally found Louisiana Fried Chicken and Seafood in downtown Houston (Fannin Street)...
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Top 5 Places in Houston for Halal Turkey
My family does not celebrate Thanksgiving Day but my girls wanted to try some halal turkey this year. I decided to look for some options in the Greater Houston Area since I was not in a mood to cook an...
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Elementary School Graduation Party
My elder daughter Sofia graduated from elementary school while my niece Asma graduated from Kindergarten this year. My sister in law and I decided to invite their friends for a small graduation party....
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An Interview with May Abraham Fridel – Author of Indian Cuisine Diabetes...
I had received a review copy of Indian Cuisine Diabetes Cookbook sometime ago and had been wanting to go through it but my newborn son was keeping me really busy which is why I had to keep...
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Jade Ly Asian Bistro : Restaurant Review
Last Sunday it was late last night and we still couldn’t decide upon a restaurant when I remembered Jade Ly Asian Bistro. The place is quite close to our home in Sugarland, TX and I had recently been...
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Busy Boy Sandwiches Mediterranean Grill and Café: Restaurant Review
We have always enjoyed eating halal fast food such as shawarmas, burgers, sandwiches and wraps at Busy Boy Sandwiches Mediterranean Grill and Café. It’s located amidst various other eating joints and...
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Thai Siam Sugar Land, Tx: Restaurant Review
There is no dearth of halal restaurants in Sugar Land, Tx but it’s definitely not easy to find halal Thai food here. Last Sunday we were not in the mood to have the usual desi, Mediterranean or Chinese...
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The Peri Peri Factory: Restaurant Review
Ever since we moved from Toronto we had been missing Nando’s and Galito’s. When we heard of The Peri Peri Factory opening in Houston few months ago we were excited that we could finally have some halal...
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