Hi guys! So I’m currently knee deep in research papers at the university library, and despite the fact that it’s oodles of fun, I’m taking a much needed break to write today’s MoFo post. Truth be told I’m not a huge fan of Bahraini/Gulf cuisine and never have been – even as a meat eating…
Vegan Mofo #8: Egyptian Pumpkin Pie with Almond Creme Bechamel
Yep, I’ve jumped on the bandwagon. I just couldn’t stand by while the fall induced pumpkin mania swept through the blogosphere. And since I was feeling a little homesick this weekend, I tried my hand at another Egyptian favourite, Kar’ Assaly (read: pumpkin pie). Kar’ Assaly doesnt really fit the traditional western bill of pie. It…
Vegan MoFo #5: Veganism in the Arab World
Hey guys, glad everyone enjoyed my healthy spin on the classic Egyptian breakfast recipe for Ful Mudammas yesterday – if you haven’t already check it out here. I plan on sharing more Arab vegan recipes as the MoFo continues, but for today’s post I wanted to share some insight on a topic that’s very important to…
Vegan Mofo #4: Ful Mudammas Salad
If you’ve ever visited Egypt or know many Egyptians, you’ll know that as a people – there’s not much we agree on, especially in light of recent events. Whether it’s an argument about which football team is the best (El Ahly all the way), why the Cairo traffic is insane or who’s best fit to lead the country…
Vegan MoFo #2: Quinoa Stuffed “Mahshi”
Mahshi (which translates literally to “stuffed”) is one of my all time favourite Egyptian dishes. Vegetables stuffed with a delicious rice and herb mix then cooked to perfection. Simple – but succulently rich in flavours and textures. When I tried to think of a healthy spin on my beloved Mahshi – it seemed painstakingly obvious,…
Vegan MoFo #1: Heart Healthy Hummus
So despite the fact that I pride myself in being a hummus and fitness fiend (see above tagline), I have yet to do a post on either – shocking, I know. (On the latter, I’m currently settling in back at university so my workouts haven’t exactly been post-worthy – but I do promise to post…
Overnight Oatmeal
I’m not going to lie – when I first laid eyes on you, it was hardly love at first sight, quite the opposite in fact. I stood in the breakfast line at the work canteen and watched the man in front of me slop what can only be described as a grey and gummy mess…