Hello Friends! Fall for me is cookbook signing season, where I travel to food festivals and other events and get the chance to meet FITME viewers and middle eastern food aficionados in person! Truly it is my favorite time of year, not only because I get to connect with people on a one to one…… Continue reading Middle Eastern Food Festival Tour!
Tag: palestinian food
Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!
My great auntie Bahia used to always tell me, “Eat za’atar every day to keep the doctor away!” She lived well into her 90s with no serious health issues. Her breakfast of choice? Fresh homemade pita bread she made weekly, with plenty of zesty za’atar, fruity extra virgin olive oil, and creamy labneh kefir cheese. …… Continue reading Our Za’atar Taste Test Review and Results!
Ode to Gaza: Sayadieh, The Fish & Rice Dish
Today I wanted to dedicate my blog and recipe to the people of Gaza, for this classic rice dish used to be ubiquitous in this coastal strip that is experiencing absolute horrors as we speak. This is my earnest desire to preserve their cultural heritage, and keep the spirit of their people alive. Sayadieh, a…… Continue reading Ode to Gaza: Sayadieh, The Fish & Rice Dish
Summertime Supper Ideas!
Hello Fitme Fam, This summer I have been actively setting aside time for prayer, speaking at fundrasiers for Gaza, and of course, family time. Sundays are my favorite, when my sister, mother, the kids and I get together for Sunday dinners. We seperate tasks, whether grocery shopping, cooking up side dishes, a main entree, and…… Continue reading Summertime Supper Ideas!
No Bake Cake Celebrates Palestine & South Africa!
Today I uploaded the final video of my South African cuisine series, and I saved the best for last, especially if you have a sweet tooth! As summer approaches, this supremely easy yet creative dessert is great for barbecues, potlucks, and parties. Behold, the South African style “fridge” cake: This dessert is no bake, so…… Continue reading No Bake Cake Celebrates Palestine & South Africa!
My Favorite Childhood Treat: Spinach Pies! (Fatayer Sabanekh)
With Arab American Heritage Month, Eid al Fitr, and Greek Orthodox lent upon us at the same time, there is one dish that fits the bill for all 3 occasions, Fatayer Sabanekh, or Arab style spinach pies! The word “fatayer” itself means pastry in Arabic. These vegetarian hand pies, which are popular in Palestine, Lebanon,…… Continue reading My Favorite Childhood Treat: Spinach Pies! (Fatayer Sabanekh)
Sugar Free Ghraybeh! (Arab Shortbread Cookies)
Hello Dear Friends, I realize that it has been a while since I have posted a recipe, please know that I have not forgotten you! I have been busy working on a lot of charity events, as well as my job at NBC, and I will be sure to share some of my favorite NBC…… Continue reading Sugar Free Ghraybeh! (Arab Shortbread Cookies)
Some Silver Linings In a Dark World…
Hello Dear Friends, If you are seeking recipe ideas for Thanksgiving, you can check out my Thanksgiving playlist, with recipes for side dishes, salads, desserts, and Momma Vera’s fantastic turkey tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm5-PI4h0s4qF4WqDWPgz5Pdb8ab6BEC7 First, some positive news. Recently a professor from Indiana University, who is an avid viewer of Feast in the Middle East, invited…… Continue reading Some Silver Linings In a Dark World…
Over 22,000 People Showed Up, Incredible!
The San Francisco Bay Area is well known for its ethnic food festivals. You can literally hit a Greek Festival, an Armenian Festival, and an Italian festival all in one weekend in different areas if you wanted to! One festival that has been close to my heart since I was a child was Palestine Cultural…… Continue reading Over 22,000 People Showed Up, Incredible!
Mabrousheh: Middle Eastern Streusel Jam Bars
Childhood summers spent at my grandmother’s home in Bethlehem, Palestine meant playing among trees brimming with sun ripened fruit. I spent hours climbing trees, observing busy fire ants, kicking a ball around with my sister, and feeding the chirping baby chicks my grandmother bought us from the market. We were surrounded by trees bursting with…… Continue reading Mabrousheh: Middle Eastern Streusel Jam Bars