By Alison Norquist / Arab America Contributing Writer Sayadieh is a fisherman’s dish from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea and has become a staple throughout the Arab world. Composed of fragrant turmeric rice, caramelized onions, and toasted almonds, the real star of this dish is the flaky white fish spiced with cumin. To finish, … Continued
By: Arab America Contributing Writer / Drew Jackson QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi confirmed in a recent statement that the state-owned energy company is seeking a 30% stake in the offshore Lebanese oil field of Qana in the Mediterranean. As reported by Reuters, the deal will have QatarEnergy join the three-party consortium alongside French oil producer … Continued
By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Arab and Muslim participation in the United States military dates back as far as the inception of this young nation. Muslim slaves are noted as defending the colonies against Great Britain in the early stages of the Revolution, they participated in the Civil War, and the World … Continued
By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab American Contributing Writer Every nationality in the United States has influenced American cuisine. Chain food places like Taco Bell and On The Border have Americanized it. Every grocery store you go into has a Latin section. Japanese food is overwhelmingly popular. Sushi Is everywhere; grocery stores are starting to add … Continued
By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The country of Morocco is one of many cultures, beautiful architecture, amazing cities, and it also has its own unique musical and dance genres that are borne out of numerous traditions. These traditions stem from many influences including the cultures of the Amazigh, Arabs, Berbers, Gnawa, … Continued
By: Khelil Bouarrouj / Arab America Contributing Writer Salma Hage, the Lebanese British author of the new cookbook “Middle Eastern Sweets,” readily concedes that a collection of recipes dedicated to sugary desserts, pastries, creams, and treats might appear, at first, out-of-touch with our health-obsessed culture where added sugar has been thoroughly demonized. Hage is herself … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As children living in foggy San Francisco, my Arab American parents would drive us to the warm wine country in Napa Valley in the mid-summer. We would knock on the vintner’s doors and ask permission to pick the grape leaves, not the grapes. While the vintners seemed puzzled, they … Continued
By: Emily Tain/Arab America Contributing Writer Labels we use to describe ourselves and others are fluid and subject to time, political climate, and personal experience. Because of this, it can be difficult to find a way to label someone when you are unfamiliar with their culture. Arabs are often subject to hearing a myriad of … Continued
By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Since this pandemic began, scientific data has shown that obesity, alcoholism, depression, suicide, and a plethora of other health conditions have increased dramatically. These are all conditions that can be prevented or treated with healthy diet choices and exercise. While routines, schedules, and norms have been interrupted, health should … Continued
BY: John Mason/Arab America Contributing Writer Huge protests in Beirut, both before and after the catastrophic blast of August 4 have been demanding a new government. Most currently, government ministers are resigning and international donors have agreed to support the crisis, but are insisting that the aid be administered … Continued
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