Confession time. My name is Nada, and I am a food hoarder. It’s true. I constantly buy more of the same foods and squirrel them away in cupboards and drawers where they remain long-forgotten for months on end. I discovered this most unfortunate trait during my Living with less challenge last month. Determined to lower…
Lebanese food
Vegan Tofu Halloumi
Like most vegans, I’m often asked what I foods I “miss” the most – and to be frank with you, it’s a hard question to answer purely because I genuinely don’t find the taste of most animal products appealing. I’ve even been known to stop eating mock meat products like sausages or chick’n strips halfway…
Marinated Kale Fattoush
Fattoush is my preferred salad of choice when it comes to Lebanese or Arabic cuisine – I almost always order it the same way, no bread, dressing on the side, and easy on the lemon (you would think that asking for dressing on the side would omit the need to say “no lemon” but several…
Vegan Fattet Hummus
It is no secret to regular readers of this blog that chickpeas and I have a long-standing love affair. We were first formally introduced in 2009 and have been hot and heavy ever since. Whether it’s in a veggie packed hummus, a dense and flavourful falafel, or even in a quick curry – I am down for…
Pumpkin Kibbeh
It’s no secret I love Lebanese food – hummus is practically a primary food group where my diet is concerned and I’m definitely no stranger to the island’s best Lebanese eateries. One of my favourites is Beyroute Bistro and Deli . Since discovering it last April during my Easter break, I have been there more…