SOURCE: EGYPTIAN STREET Picture this: it is 10 AM. You are having classic Egyptian foul with a freshly minted cup of tea at an outdoor restaurant or cafe, while Oum Kalthoum is playing in the background. Sadly, this isn’t usually the case anymore with the partial lockdown, and the closure of many restaurants and cafes … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer In the U.S. today, health departments urge Americans left and right to avoid consuming raw meat, but the Lebanese community is scoffing off those warnings for the delicious kibbeh nayeh. Raw kibbeh, known as kibbeh nayeh, is the quintessential Lebanese dish appearing at all holiday feasts. It consists of … Continued
By: Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer When the Arabs were expelled from al-Andalus in the 17th century, a great number settled in North Africa. With them, they carried most of the rich sweets one sees today in the food stalls across these lands, especially in Morocco. The luxurious Andalusian culinary heritage gave the Moroccan kitchen … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer During Lent, Arab American Christians refrain from eating meat and dairy, bringing out the vegetarian side in all of us. Although Arab food is famous for its savory lamb recipes and mouth-watering cheeses, thousands will refrain from eating these foods for 40 days every year, and eat lots of … Continued
By: Udochi Esomonu/Arab America Contributing Writer School is quickly approaching, as the summer has surpassed its midpoint, it is important that we all begin to get into school mode. What kids eat for lunch has been a topic of conversation for many years. Many continue to ask, “What is the best lunch to pack my … Continued
SOURCE: STEP FEED BY: MARIAM NABBOUT Arab food names can be pretty weird all by themselves, but ever thought what might happen if they’re translated to English? If you haven’t, we’re here to tell you that some seriously hilarious things went down when we tried that out. Don’t believe us? Here, see for yourselves: 1. … Continued
By Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer While many cultures have deemed the lowly lentil as “peasant food,” archaeologists have found lentils inside the tombs of pharaohs from ancient Egypt, elevating the legume to royal status. Rich in fiber, iron, folate, phosphorus, and potassium, lentils are often overlooked as a superfood and nutritional powerhouse, perhaps because many … Continued
By Habeeb Salloum/Arab America Contributing Writer During the 1930’s Great Depression, the hot winds were fierce as they blew across the western Canadian prairies. No more than eight years old, I was struggling with a pail of water, half as large as myself, through a blinding sand storm. Every day my chore was to carry … Continued
BY: Nisreen Eadeh/Arab America Contributing Writer Eating healthy meals during the holiday season is a challenge for everyone. Sugary sweets, fried comfort food, and massive portions line the tables at family feasts. Indulging in unhealthy habits for a day or two turn into a week or two, then a month, and before we know it, … Continued
French and Moroccan Cuisine By: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer Did the Arabs have a hand in the formation of the world-renowned French cuisine? The very idea is, I am sure, preposterous to the majority of those enamoured with the cooking of Napoleon’s land. Yet, the Arabs did contribute a part of their culinary taste to … Continued
By: Miriam Berger Source: BBC Travel Abu al Saoud’s sweets shop smells like the Gaza that could have been. Inside the large glass doors, shiny displays and clean tables are enveloped by the warm waft of sugar and dough. It’s quiet except for the chatter of customers and the ‘clink clink’ sound of the server slicing up the … Continued
By: Ali Harb Source: Middle East Eye (MEE) Dearborn residents become nocturnal during Ramadan. In the city with the highest concentration of Arab Americans in the US, the Islamic holy month can be felt everywhere. Traffic increases at night, while the streets are vacant during iftar or breaking of the fast. Bakeries are open 24/7, … Continued
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