Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus proves its universality yet again! Not so long ago, food enthusiasts were debating the importance of organic farming against conventional farming. Whether organic was necessary… the importance of buying more expensive yet less perfect looking produce… whether organic was just another trend the industry was pushing our way as a fashionable …
A trending necessity and the ugly reality of perfectly shaped forcibly evergreen produce Many people think that choosing “organic” produce is a trend, something fashionable, or you do it because it is cool! Many even question what is so special about organic produce? Why are people going crazy over less perfect looking fruits and vegetables, …
Today’s post is the 30th and last post of Ramadan Special 2013 Throughout this Ramadan, I had been exploring the essence of the Holy month, the spirit of Ramadan and its cultural traditions in different countries and various eras. One thing very evident is that Muslims everywhere celebrate Ramadan very similarly, despite the few differences …
Al Quds القدس (Jerusalem) After Tarawih prayer, the souks of the old city would be buzzing with people, selling all types of desserts, sweets and savoury snacks. Everyone knows everyone in Falasteen; a walk in the market is like visiting the homes of all your relatives, neighbours and friends (everyone you know) at once. The …
A month filled with excitement, aromas and delicious indulgent food “The excitement of Ramadan is very well celebrated in Pakistan. Being one of the largest Muslim countries of the world, this is a very important month, socially, religiously and spiritually.” – Sumayya Jamil, London based Cookery Teacher and Food Writer One of the most noticeable …
“My parents reminisce about their childhood days in Hyderabad, where a man holding a lantern would come around in the wee hours before dawn calling ‘Uthoooooo, Sahre Karoooooo!’ (meaning, Wake up, do Suhoor!). “ -Arva Ahmed, Author of the blog I Live In a Frying Pan and owner of the food tours company Frying Pan Adventures …
Hyderabad’s love for food needs no excuse “While I have grown up far away from my hometown in India, my talented mother has rekindled the soul of Hyderabadi Ramadan cooking for us in our home in Dubai. I would step through our apartment door after school, childishly hungry after a half-day of fasting, …
“Back in the day, when people in Jordan did not have televisions, radio or speakers to hear the Athan الأذان (call for prayer), the kids used to go to the Mosque before Iftar and wait there until the Athan, then run back home to tell their families that they can now break their …
Unique Traditions and the Bedouin Jordanian Mansaf “Ramadan in my country means Home and Family. We like to eat at home during the Holy month, or at a close relative’s home. We enjoy family gatherings, and raise our kids to appreciate them too, as we believe these family ties have a huge positive effect on …
Did you know that soups are the base of eating as we know it today? Better yet, did you know that soups are the base of the thought ‘nurturing the body through food’? How about if I tell you that soups are the origin of restaurants? What does it all have to do with Ramadan? Yes …