I have always maintained that I am one of the most un-Egyptian Egyptians you will ever meet. My accent and mediocre-at-best Arabic language skills stick out like a sore thumb, I have never spent more than a month a time in the country, and I’ve even been told several times that I “don’t even look…
Easy Vegan Dal Tadka
Anyone who knows me, is probably aware of the fact that I absolutely adore Indian food, but few will know that that wasn’t always the case. Growing up, I despised anything spicy with a passion, and I can’t say my mother ever experimented with Indian cuisine at home so I steered clear of it for the…
Coconut Cinnamon & Date Granola
Here’s the thing. Like any stubborn Capricorn ambitious millennial, I tend to take a lot of pride in my ability to achieve. I am what I can accomplish, and I never strive for anything less than 100%. It’s not easy to admit it, but in many instances I feel my successes have defined me, while…
Vegan Kunafa
They say good things come to those who wait. I’m inclined to agree. Since going vegan over 5 years ago now, there have been only a handful of “conventional” dishes that I’ve struggled to recreate. Tofu Halloumi for example was not an instant success, and took many a failed flop before I was able to…
Vegan Pumpkin Kibbeh 2.0
If I had to pick one recipe to make with my eyes closed, it would without a doubt, be the recipe for my beloved Pumpkin Kibbeh. Aside from the fact that it is one of my personal favourites, I genuinely couldn’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve made it if my life depended on it….