FOOD SPOTLIGHT: REINA PEPIADA
Arepas is a dish very unique to the countries of South America, mainly parts of Venezuela and Colombia. It is more of a dense cornmeal cake that is comparable to an American hamburger and that can be whipped up so quickly.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: MASOUB
Masoub is a dish very unique to the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, mainly parts of Saudi Arabia and Yemen. It is more of a dense banana pudding that can be whipped up so quickly.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: DATES
For thousands of years, dates have been the staple of the Middle Eastern diet. Stemming from Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent from about 4000 B.C., this resilient fruit has truly stood the test of time. In Quranic texts, it is said that Maryam (as) the mother of Jesus(as) ate dates to ease the the pains of childbirth.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SUDANESE TAMIYA (FALAFEL)
For my deep fry recipe, I will be showing you how to make Sudanese style falafel (tamiya). Sudanese style falafel is a lesser known but equally good version of the infamous Egyptian style falafel. Since it utilizes less ingredients, it is quicker to whip up and even economical.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: HUMMUS ALTERNATIVE
The goal is to find that other bean that has a very similar flavor as the original bean of chick pea…Hummus.
It’s Black Beans, and Cannellini Beans also known as White Kidney Beans. Both beans have a sweet mild flavor as the Chick Peas. This flavor will translate very similarly to Hummus when it’s whipped into dip form.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: AVOCADO TAPAS
These Tapas are the best! And a beyond delicious way to get your vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. Avocados also provide lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocados contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help a person feel fuller between meals.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: SHAKSHOUKA
Short and simple this dish is easy and simply delicious. The dish is said to have originated in Tunisia, it is popular in North Africa as well as the Middle East.
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: CUCUMBER WATER
It just doesn’t get any better than this easy, healthy, and a refreshing water combo!
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: DATES WITH ALMOND BUTTER & CHOCOLATE
One of the most amazing foods is Dates. It provides electrolytes and it’s sweet enough to eat by itself.
Combine that with Almond Butter and Chocolate you have the healthiest and perfectly portioned snack!
Enjoy!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: LEMON& GINGER WATER
Who has not heard of the benefits of Lemon & Ginger Water? No one!
Now I’ve been drinking lemon and ginger water for at least decade!
I make sure that the first thing I drink in the morning is my fresh hot lemon and ginger water. When I do this combination in my morning water, the aroma of the fresh lemon balances and refreshes my body senses
CREATING YHOR ROUTINE
We all have heard of the importance of being organized and how transformative keeping a routine is.
If you naturally don’t love organization it can feel like a pain. No worries! I’ve simplified the process for you!
FOOD SPOTLIGHT: CELERY JUICE
Who has not heard of the benefits of celery juice? No one!
It is true it works! No it will not happen overnight, and yes … it is a unique taste. Be consistent it is so worth it. Celery juice can help with inflammation, and provides the body with powerful antioxidants - these compounds include caffeic acid, ferric acid, saponin, and tannin.
HOME COOKING
I know when someone just hears someone say that the best, and most healthiest way to eat is to cook our food at home - sheer panic and an overwhelming feeling hits!
CUBAN COFFEE DONE RIGHT
With half a trillion cups of coffee consumed in a year worldwide, it’s safe to say its a pretty popular beverage. Whether you drink it black as pitch, or “cream and sugar with coffee”, there are many ways people like to enjoy their daily cup of joe.
GIANDJUA TART AT HOME
Gianduja (hazelnut milk chocolate) Tart is one of my favorite guilty pleasures. One of my favorite bakery’s in Los Angeles is: Dominique Ansel Bakery LA. Now if the name sounds familiar it’s becuase Dominique created the Cronut- croissant & donut = the ulitmate guilty pleasure. Dominique makes the BEST Gianduja Tart in Los Angeles.
TUMERIC -HOW TO USE IT & BENEFITS
Turmeric is a spice that has been used for thousands of years, and the properties it has are numerous. Everything from preventing heart disease, Alzheimers, and cancer and also it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
CELERY JUICE
In the last four years or so the celery juice effect has swept the globe. When the phenomenon happened it was met with challenges to the truth to what it stated it could actually do; and naysayers of the celery juice effect…
