Food for Thought
Cross-border
September 30, 2017
Gems of the Greek Kitchen – Mainstream & Less Known Greek Dishes to Try!
Famed for its diverse ingredients and captivating history, Greek food includes veggies, fruit, herbs, mushrooms, fish, olives, pasta, and…
MENA
April 26, 2017
Myth-busting the Stereotypical Arabs
Ah, stereotypes. One of humanity’s best inventions for when you absolutely don’t want to think or actually get to know…
Palestine
April 5, 2017
Refuge among the Rubble: Gaza’s First English Library
A library is usually thought to act as a reference service, a portal to boundless knowledge, or the center of…
MENA
January 4, 2017
Mouth Watering Arabic Breakfast Combinations Around MENA.
Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day, and Arabs don’t let this opportunity slip away…
MENA
October 11, 2016
7 Wives’ Tales You Should Stop Believing
For generations, parents and grandparents all around the world, including those in the MENA, have been counted upon for advice…
Egypt
August 22, 2016
12 Ancient Egyptian Inventions You May Still Use Today!
Till this day, many things found in the surroundings of our daily lives date back to ancient history. We all…
Cross-border
June 22, 2016
Besides Sleeping, Here are 5 Things to Do in Ramadan to Get Your Mind Off of Food!
Two weeks down, 2 to go! I’m sure many of you have already gotten used to the squeaky, grumbly stomachs already, but…
Cross-border
June 13, 2016
7 Tips on how to manage your IBS Symptoms during Ramadan
Stomach cramps. Increased unpleasant visits to the bathroom. Large bloated pregnant-like stomach. Sound familiar? This is what most Irritable Bowel…
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, UAE, Morocco
April 10, 2016
Arab Cuisine Made Artsy in Dubai!
There is no doubt that Arab cuisine is timeless, and there is no harm in sparking it with a flair…
Turkey
February 18, 2016
The Pomegranate: More than a Fruit in Turkey
The pomegranate is an extremely important fruit to the Eastern people’s cultures and traditions, as well as their diets. The ruby…
Jordan, Palestine, Cross-border
February 7, 2016
Khamsiniyeh: End of Winter Solstice
January 31, 2015 marked the end of the Winter Marb3aniyeh or Marb3aniyet Al-Sheta’, which means the winter solstice and it has…
Palestine, Cross-border
October 29, 2015
How to Tell if Your Olive Oil is pure and hasn’t gone bad
Did you know that arguably 60 percent of olive oil sold worldwide is fake? Telling real olive oil apart from…
Cross-border
September 22, 2015
Stir the Melting Pot – Arabic Food
Cuisine is the best way to connect to a culture. Variety in a certain type of cuisine is a cherry…
Jordan
August 31, 2015
عزوتي: A Solidarity Restaurant
Mahmoud Nabulsi, a Palestinian living in Jordan, launched a very unique initiative where he opened a solidarity restaurant called “عزوتي”.…
Cross-border
August 29, 2015
5 DIY tests to know if your honey is fake
Taking advantage of the high demand for pure honey, unscrupulous manufacturers have been flooding the market with fake products also…
Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Cross-border
August 26, 2015
When Fro-Yo Calls, the Middle East Answers!
Do you love frozen yogurt? Of course you do! And we are happy to let you know that you are not…
Egypt
August 23, 2015
Time to Visit NOLA Cupcakes in Egypt!
Have you visited either of the NOLA Cupcakes branches in Zamalek or Maadi? No? Then it’s about time you did! Started…
Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Cross-border
August 19, 2015
The Most Popular Burger Joints in the Middle East
Burgers have become a trendy and popular food across the world, and the Middle East is no different! Do you…