First of all, an extremely belated Eid Mubarak to anyone who celebrates it! Eid Al-Fitr , for those of you not in the know, is the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan and quite literally means “celebration of breaking fast”. Growing up, Eid breakfasts were always a special event in our house. My dad…
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Buckwheat, Beet and Carob Pancakes
The last time I was in Bahrain, I picked up a jar of carob molasses. Although a loyal date molasses fan , I’d heard so many good things about carob, or Kharrub as it’s called in Arabic, so I snapped it up when I spotted it at a local natural foods store. Some background info, courtesy of the world…
Cumin Chickpea Scramble
Greetings all, and happy Friday or جمعة مباركة (blessed Friday) as we say in this part of the world. I know I promised another tomato-tastic recipe, but it will simply have to wait. Other pressing matters are at hand. Chickpeas. I’m happy to report that during my brief stay at home, I’ve managed to consume an…
Fluffy Buckwheat Banana Pancakes
I had every intention of going for a run on Sunday morning, but alas the weather conditions were less than ideal. The lyrics to a certain Jack Johnson song came to mind: Well can’t you see that it’s just rainin’ Ain’t no need to go outside So instead I dragged my derriere out of bed…
Ful Mudammas Breakfast Burrito
I often go on and on about just how vegan-friendly Egypt is, and how easy it is for me to find decent vegan fare there. I’ve been known to bore my friends and family with the extensive list of Egyptian dishes that are traditionally vegan, but I can’t help it, there are just so many….