Many people attribute weight gain in Ramadan to the abundance of traditional sweet treats which are unfortunately characteristically not the healthiest (think lots of deep fried batters, cakes and tarts doused in an unnatural amount of syrup). That said, I can’t deny that I still and probably always will have a soft spot for some…
Recipes
Tomato, Basil and Chickpea Soup with Cashew Cream
Human beings are creatures of habit, fact. We all have our daily routines, our trademark quirks, our staple foods which we’ll have day in, day out without fail, question or complaint. One such staple in our household during Ramadan is and always has been red lentil soup . As far as Middle Eastern/Egyptian cuisine is…
Banana Date Breakfast Muffins
In my short time as a wannabe vegan chef, I’ve found that while people are often surprised at how good certain dishes taste, nothing has the power to mystify an average joe/jane more than a stellar vegan baked good. Exhibit A: my picky, junk-food loving roommate was a primary taste tester for all my baking…
3-Bean Vegan Burgers and Talking Plant-Based Protein
Hello, from the desert island Kingdom of Bahrain, once again. I’ve had a really great week in London (tales of which will be shared soon), but boarded yesterday’s plane home sufficiently exhausted. Who knew relaxing could be so taxing! Moving on, it’s finally time to address what is without a doubt the number one question…
Gluten Free Muesli Mix
This is the sound of freedom. Can you hear it? Yes, I did just quote Bob Sinclar , but with good reason. As of 11:15 AM yesterday, I was officially relieved of any and all of my academic duties as an undergraduate student. Of course, my results are still pending and my actual graduation ceremony isn’t for…