I have to admit – Ramadan in quarantine isn’t that bad after all. Yes, gatherings with family and friends now happen exclusively online (thank you, Zoom) – but other than that I’ve managed to uphold quite a few of my personal Ramadan “traditions” this year. Staying up too late. Eating one too many Arabic desserts…
Soups
Sweetcorn Red Lentil and Coconut Chowder
To say that the start of 2019 hasn’t gone at all like I expected to would be a bit of an understatement. Though less than 3 months young, this year has already gifted me with what seems like a lifetime’s worth of challenges, and man am I tired. Between shifting gears at the office, an…
Vegan Moroccan Harira Soup
Alright guys, I’m not going to lie. I’m kind of over Ramadan this year. Before you go judging me, hear me out. Yes, time spent with family and loved ones is indeed priceless, and the slower pace is a refreshingly welcome change, but I’ve simply had it with the perpetual exhaustion and energy drain. The issue with…
Cauliflower and Rosemary Soup
I truly believe that necessity is the mother of invention. I also believe that when the mother cannot invent, it falls upon her offspring to do so, no matter how devoid of energy they may feel. Confused? I thought so. Allow me to backtrack for the briefest of seconds. After what had been a very…
Vegan Ash Reshteh Soup
Prior to the revival of the blog I have to say I’m in awe of how many people got in touch via e-mail and social media just to reach out and share their story. One such person was The Persian Vegan – a Facebook page dedicated entirely to plant-based Middle Eastern dishes – sound familiar?…