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Churros & Chocolate at Xoco
I’ve wanted to come to this restaurant ever since I first heard of its opening a while ago. It’s local (to me) here in Chicago and now considered a gem of a restaurant in our city. An addtiion to the...
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Chocolat Uzma Sharif & a Lovely Chocolate Giveaway
Some time ago I sat down for coffee with the very talented local pastry chef, Uzma Sharif. I had just approached her after noticing she was donating her ‘East meets West’ chocolates to a charity event...
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Cherries and Sunsets on a Wisconsin Peninsula
It’s been a long time since I’ve taken a spontaneous trip, one that’s planned the day before heading out for a long weekend to a place I’ve never visited. Art gallery on a pier and a gorgeous wooden...
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Two San Diego Area Farmers Markets and Vintage Shops Nearby
During my trip to San Diego last May, I shared many of my culinary and shopping adventures by tweeting and posting updates to the MHK Facebook page . There was a great response and interest from...
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Bon Appétit Magazine Presented Chicago Gourmet
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Gourmet event in Chicago’s Millenium Park. You know the kind of experience that leaves you in a happy place for the entire remainder of...
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Breakfast at Kingsbury Street Cafe
Sunday morning is a great time to have breakfast out with the family, but some places actually offer wonderful breakfast menu items during the middle of the week, too. I was recently invited for...
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My Interview of Mary Nolan, Chef de Cuisine at Bon Appétit Magazine
I recently attended the Chicago Gourmet event right here in the Windy City, though on that day it was a rainy city–mostly in the morning. Good thing because the Chicago Gourmet event was held outdoors...
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Halal Nutrition Workshops with IFANCA
I’m really excited to announce my collaboration with IFANCA to bring the local Chicago community a series of hour-long workshops in 2012 on eating halal and healthy. We’re teaming up to take some...
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Traveling Spices
Travel. It’s one of my absolute favorite words. It’s a word of action that implies adventure, change and the addition of spice to an otherwise mundane everyday life. Who doesn’t love the thrill of...
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Our Galena Getaway
Recently my husband announced that he had some vacation days he wanted to use to get a little rest and relaxation. It wasn’t a very convenient time for me as I had deadlines and commitments to prepare...
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On Being Half Sicilian
It’s so important to appreciate and respect our family roots, no matter how old we are or well-traveled or educated. One always comes full circle in when you’re able to understand at least a little...
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Holiday Destinations in Spain
Spanish Destinations That You Can Visit During Your Holiday Spain can be a fabulous location if you are looking to get away to somewhere nice during the Eid season. Of course, the secret to an...
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Sobia Hussain’s Memorable Trip Through Beautiful Australia
Contributing writer Sobia Hussain takes us on a colorful journey to Australia as she reminisces her most recent and beloved adventure. Join us… “Memories, even your most precious ones, fade...
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How to Eat Halal While Traveling
Traveling across the state or across the world can be exciting and a chance to re-charge your internal batteries, a welcome a change of pace and scenery. Finding halal food in the sky or on the road,...
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Come, Let’s Travel With This Around The World Passport!
Some of the fondest memories we hold in our hearts are those from our childhood. It was a time of learning, exploration and awesome discoveries. It was also a time we formed some of the most important...
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Bon Appétit Magazine Presented Chicago Gourmet
Last Saturday morning I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Gourmet event in Chicago’s Millenium Park. You know the kind of experience that leaves you in a happy place for the entire remainder of...
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Exploring the Date Groves with Natural Delights at the Medjool Date Blogger...
I was recently given the unique opportunity to attend the 2015 Natural Delights Medjool Date Blogger Summit in Yuma, Arizona– and what an experience that was. Great to finally be here @ndmedjooldates...
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Apple Picking with the Kiddos
By Kiran Ansari “Why can’t we just buy apples from Meijer?” asked my teenager when I suggested we go apple picking last weekend. “It’s 2016 mom, we don’t need to pick fruit. We can order anything...
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Join Me on a Foodie Retreat in Marrakech, Morocco with MarocMama!
My friend and fellow blogger, Amanda Mouttaki (MarocMama) is a fearless traveler whom I admire for making the life-changing decision to move her entire family from Wisconsin to Morocco several years...
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A few weeks ago I was in Southern California to attend the Les Dames International Conference in Newport Beach and once I left the LA area, I headed south to the San Diego area to my favorite spot in...
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