Ever since we moved from Toronto we had been missing Nando’s and Galito’s. When we heard of The Peri Peri Factory opening in Houston few months ago we were excited that we could finally have some halal flame-grilled peri peri chicken here. Thankfully, we were not disappointed. Menu The menu included all the usual Peri […]
I have been struggling with IBS issues ever since I had my gallbladder surgery six years ago. During the past couple of years it had gone into remission to some extent but ever since I moved to Houston a few months ago it seems to have flared up again. My family physician suggested a dairy […]
After a tiring day I returned home last night to find a cute little box outside my door containing some artisanal soaps and lip balm. Aliya Riaz Khan, the owner of Modest Queen had personally delivered it to my home. She had seen my inquiry on Facebook for goat’s milk soap and had generously offered […]
It’s not difficult to find halal marshmallows in Toronto but it’s certainly difficult to find great tasting halal marshmallows.A few days ago I received a box of some delicious halal, vegan toasted coconut marshmallows from Kaamilah , a Toronto based luxury boutique for Muslim families.These gourmet marshmallows are handmade by S’more Treats, an Ottawa based halal […]
My girls and I are thrilled to be chosen as a #DisneySide @Home Celebration host once again. Like last year, a select number of bloggers were chosen to receive a wonderful party planning kit for hosting a magical Disney Party as part of the ‘Show your Disney Side’ campaign. Last year we had a great time […]
Whenever my husband and I are craving something sweet especially if it’s late at night, the first place that comes to mind is Caffe Demetre. We have been a regular patron at their Courtney Park location for several years now and continue to be even though they opened up another location a couple of years ago […]
I am in Texas these days and with temperatures soaring upto 100 degrees F I can definitely have a frozen treat anytime of the day. If you too are looking for rich and creamy frozen treats that leave out unwanted dairy, refined sugars, and chemical additives check out Paleo Ice Cream, a new cookbook packed with 75 recipes. […]
Ramadan Mubarak to all my friends across the globe. May this Ramadan be a month of blessings, forgiveness and guidance for all of us.A few days ago I received this colourful DIY Ramadan and Eid Card Making Kit fro the wonderfully creative Hafsa Taher of Hafsa Creates. The kit contained: – 5 blank cards – 5 […]
Last weekend was indeed a treat for lovers of halal food as the Halal Food Fest Toronto returned to the International Centre in Mississauga after it’s huge success last year. I was privileged to get a media pass as well as two VIP tickets for the event which meant that my family and I could […]
Over the past few years, shawarma joints have sprung up in every nook and corner of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). I have been to quite a few of them but often find myself going back to my of my old favourites – Osmow’s Grill located at 251 Queen St S in the Streetsville area […]