Citrus-berry Terrine

As you know my kids love fruit and eat tons of it for breakfast, snacks and after meals. They also like jello, halal only of course. I don’t make it as frequently as they would like as I am not much of a fan. So it is not hard to imagine why this dessert has become a favorite in my house even with my husband.

Batbout (Moroccan small pita bread)

Batbout is a small, Moroccan pita bread that is great for small sandwiches when entertaining. They are also great for an afternoon snack for your kids - mine love these filled with cream cheese. Unlike other breads this is made on top of the stove instead of baked.

Syrian-Style Date-Nut Torte

This past Saturday I attended MCC Full-Time School's Muslim Women's Spring Fashion Show & Bazaar in the beautiful north Chicago suburb of Morton Grove. I was pleasantly surprised by how wonderful it was. I congratulate these fellow Halal Mamas on the well-planned, professionally executed and enjoyable event. It was a great opportunity for my daughter and me to experience such a fun, high-energy show in a totally halal atmosphere. The clothes presented on the runway were impressive, displaying a modern take on Muslim fashion from retailers based all over the globe. I was especially taken by the abayas from Aab of the UK - these beautiful dresses exuded elegance as they were very simple yet made with incredibly fine fabric and attention to detail. The bazaar that followed was also fun and quite shop-worthy! I ended up with a nice printed tunic, an Indian Jewelry set and some bangles for my daughter.