Category: Food

Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation

September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Ziyad Brothers Importing brings Lebanese food donors together to help victims of Beirut devastation Chicago-based Ziyad Brothers Importing (ZBI), one of America’s largest distributors of quality Middle Eastern foods, has brought together leading Lebanese food manufacturers to provide food donations to help victims of the tragic events that unfolded in Beirut, Lebanon on August 4th. Ziyad team is currently in Beirut organizing the food distribution…

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Muslim Charity Distributes 30,000 Pounds of Meat/Hundreds of Backpacks & School Supplies

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Muslim Charity Distributes 30,000 Pounds of Meat/Hundreds of Backpacks & School Supplies ICNA Relief Chicago (icnarelief.org), the local chapter of the national nonprofit has, so far, distributed over 50,000 pounds of food, serving over 20,000 individuals in need within the Chicagoland area in 2020. On Thursday, August 20, 2020, the organization will distribute fresh meat…

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Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine

March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine Visit Anaheim is shining a spotlight on the culinary gems in the neighborhood of Little Arabia: Located within minutes from Disneyland, this neighborhood is home to some Middle Eastern food legends, making the area THE destination for the local Middle Eastern community looking to get a taste of home. Whether…

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I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

I Heart Halal plans expanded program at Navy Pier April 12-14 I Heart Halal™, the premier halal lifestyle festival in America, announces the second I Heart Halal event, taking place at Chicago’s landmark Navy Pier, Festival Halls A & B, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Friday, April 12 – Sunday, April 14, 2019. Following an inaugural…

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Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition

February 18, 2019February 18, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Countries agree on new framework for Halal Certificates Mutual Recognition Announcement made in UAE on the sidelines of 4th Global Halal Industry Platform. Al Maeeni: UAE established and implemented the world’s first Halal food system A unified Pan-Arab framework for the mutual recognition of Halal products and services certificates was announced in the United Arab…

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Taybeh Oktoberfest is Happening Right Now!

September 9, 2018September 9, 2018 Maria Khoury No Comments

Taybeh Oktoberfest is Happening Right Now! Religious leaders offer blessings at the opening of the annual Taybeh OktoberFest which celebrates the Fall harvest and the local economy of the Palestinians living in one of Palestine’s few Christian hubs. The festival is popular among Christian Palestinians, and also many Muslims, to show support. By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. …

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Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life

August 14, 2018September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Four reasons why you need Zahtar in your life Meet the Ancient Savory Spice Blend Behind Today’s Hottest Taste Trend, Zahtar (Za’atar) There are hundreds of ways to make Zahtar and hundreds of ways to use Zahtar. There are even lots of different ways to spell it! It’s ZAHTAR – the new “it spice” for…

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Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East

April 19, 2018August 20, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Malfouf — the Rice and Roll of the Middle East Published courtesy of ArabAmerica.com By Blanche Shaheen Arab America Contributing Writer The word “malfouf” in Arabic means both “cabbage” and “rolled.” So in Arab culture, cooks must have felt that it was only natural to roll up the cabbage around rice, and the popular dish…

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Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Qataif, Arabic folded pancake filled with walnuts, syrup Recipe: One of the most popular Arabian sweet dishes is Qataif (Atayef, Qatayef) which is made with a pancake shell folded over a filling of crushed walnuts, brown sugar and syrup). Who can say “no” to Qataif? By Ray Hanania One of the most popular Arabian sweet…

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Ziyad Tahini named “Best” Tasting by national magazine

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Ziyad Tahini named “Best” Tasting by national magazine Cook’s Illustrated crowns the Mediterranean food company’s Tahini as their favorite among leading brands. Cooks Illustrated, the iconic magazine that investigates how and why recipes work, named Ziyad brand All Natural Tahini as the best tasting sesame seed paste on the market. The recognition is the result…

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You can make Kibbeh, yes you can

August 15, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

You can make Kibbeh, yes you can Kibbeh (kubbah) or friend “football shaped” burghul stuffed with diced lamb and browned sliced almonds is a popular side dish delicacy of the Mediterranean diet and a staple of most Arab meals. It’s tricky but you can do it By Ray Hanania One of my absolute favorite Middle…

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An Olive a day can improve your health

August 14, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

An Olive a day can improve your health Have an Olive Day – Interaceituna and the European Union Promote a Healthy Lifestyle amazing Mediterranean recipes for this summer as gazpacho, Spanish omelets with olives and olive burgers which highlight the taste and rich flavor of the European olives. Olives give us that touch of flavor that…

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Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow

August 13, 2017August 13, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Palestinian-Jordanian food company continues to grow Siniora Food Industries Achieved Net Profit of JOD 1.9 Million (USD 2.7 Million) in the First Half of 2017 Amman, Jordan/ Jerusalem, Palestine — Siniora Food Industries, a pioneer in the manufacturing of cold cuts, frozen meat and luncheon, announced its results for the first half of 2017. The results…

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Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe

August 10, 2017June 30, 2024 rayhanania 1 Comment

Karshat, stuffed lamb intestines recipe Stuffed lamb intestines and tripe are popular Mediterranean food recipes. Here is a simple recipe to prepare this Middle Eastern delicacy. By Ray Hanania Stuffed lamb intestines is a very popular Mediterranean recipe in the Arab World, in Greece and in the Mediterranean sea region. It’s a very simple recipe…

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Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food

August 8, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Absolute best Facebook Page on Middle East food There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best Facebook pages is called “Mediterranean Foods & Recipes.” You can click here to go to the Facebook Page and join…

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Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes When you think of the romantic lifestyle of the Arab in the desert, you think of camels, black and white stallions, heavy black tents, flowing robes, and a silver platter of one of the Arab World’s favorite recipes, Mansaf (Mensif, Mensiff). This lamb and rice dish heaped…

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Study shows Extra-Virgin Olive Oil preserves memory

June 21, 2017September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Study shows Extra-Virgin Olive Oil preserves memory Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s Disease, New Research at Temple Shows. Study prepared by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of…

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Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes

May 23, 2017May 23, 2017 rayhanania 1 Comment

Julie Taboulie’s Lebanese Kitchen entre to great recipes One of the most refreshing and entertaining food programs showcasing Middle Eastern and Arab World cuisine is Julie Tabouli. From New York and of Lebanese heritage, Julie has been cooking since she was a young child passing on recipes handed down to her from her mother and grandmother. On…

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