Greetings dear readers, from the hallowed lands on which this blog was in fact originally founded (fun fact); Egypt. As I write these words I am halfway into my first visit back in just over three years. This post comes as a result of the inner struggle and range of emotions I’ve experienced since being…
Archives for September 2014
Curried Mercimek Köftesi
I know I promised you guys part 3 of my trip recap, but I just couldn’t help sharing a teeny tiny recipe first. And in case you were wondering, yes it is in fact Turkey-inspired! Confession time: while it’s always been my goal to re-create healthy vegan versions of Middle Eastern dishes – for the…
Sacrifice and Islam – weighing in from a vegan perspective
Edit: all comments have been disabled on this post. Upon learning of my veganism, skeptics (particularly those who are more religiously inclined) have been known to ask about my stance on the idea and consequent practice of sacrifice in Islam. I’ve touched on this subject in particular before, but recently an event took place that…