A delicious way to discover Meena Bazaar, one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods of Old Dubai, is to book into the 4-hour long ‘Little India on a plate’ food tour with Frying Pan Adventures. While chalking out my favourite food memories from the neighbourhood trio of Bur Dubai, Karama and Oudh Metha in my previous…
Tips for Success I created an early version of these keto Nanaimo bars back when I first started out on my low carb journey. Not being quite as adept at low carb dessert as I am now, I relied on sugar-free pudding mix to replace the standard custard powder. But I don’t use these things…
If you feel like food labels are written in a foreign language, you’re not alone. Manufacturers use more than 65 names for sugar on food labels, and many of them are designed to sound healthier than they are. With this guide, you’ll learn to spot sneaky sugars and become the sugar detective you need to…
Lebanon holds a very dear place in my heart. While I was born and raised in Boston, MA, I have been visiting Lebanon with my family since I was a little girl. We would go every few years, and spend the entire summer there, getting connected to my extended family and ancestral homeland. Those summers…
Spicy food cravings became my therapy during culinary school stress in Paris—because sometimes, we need vulnerability more than advice. Spicy Food Cravings | Culinary School Stress Spicy food cravings became my therapy during culinary school stress in Paris. Spicy bibimmyeon, extra-spicy homemade sriracha on Vietnamese Egg Sandwiches, fiery fried rice… and then another squirt of…
Cooking Korean Food Again in Paris: Why I Was Gone for 8 Months I wake up and roll out my yoga mat. These days, I’ve been following a program called Flow and Stretchand after moving my body through it, I feel so refreshed. What I love about this program is that it starts with 30…
Dear readers, These are the hardest words I will ever have to write. My husband, Tim Ketchum, died suddenly last week of what was first thought to be an abdominal aneurysm. Doctors now think he may have had a genetic connective tissue disorder that weakened the structure of his aorta. He was my partner in…
Here’s an easy recipe for a delicious vegetarian dish called Eloss Madinah which is Arabic for “potato of the city.” This dish has a few other Arabic names, but to keep it simple we will just call it Fried Taro Root! Taro root is similar to potatoes, in taste and in texture, and can be…
This Keto Fruit Pizza is a colorful and delicious twist on a classic summer dessert. Topped with a creamy, sugar-free frosting and fresh low carb berries, it’s as beautiful as it is satisfying. Perfect for summer gatherings! Pizza can be many things to many people. But for those embarking on a keto diet, it can…
Limiting candy in your diet may support brain health, as high added sugar intake could increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. A brain-healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, managing chronic diseases, staying socially engaged and following diets like the MIND diet. Making mindful dietary and lifestyle choices can enhance cognitive health and overall well-being over time….
