Haji Lane vs Arab Street: What Is On Each and Where to Eat
They are two different streets, running parallel about two minutes apart in Kampong Glam. Haji Lane is a narrow pedestrian alley of murals, independent...
Halal Date Night Ideas in Singapore That Are Not a Food Court
A halal date night in Singapore works when three things line up: a table nobody rushes you off, food you can share slowly, and...
Is Turkish Food Halal? What You Need to Check Before You Eat
Yes, but not automatically. By custom, most Turkish food does not contain pork. Instead, it is based on lamb, beef, and chicken, so most...
Halal Buffet vs A La Carte: Which Feeds a Family Better?
Most halal family meals in Singapore are better when there are eight or more people at the table, or when there are a lot...
What Is Za'atar? The Spice Blend on Your Bread
Za'atar is two things with the same name. It is a wild Levantine herb of the oregano family, and it is the spice blend...
What Is Shakshuka and Where Did It Really Come From?
Shakshuka is eggs poached whole in a thick, slightly spiced sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic, cooked and served in one pan and...
Turkish Lentil Soup: Why Mercimek Starts Every Meal
Turkish lentil soup, or mercimek çorbası, is a smooth red lentil soup made with carrot, onion, and mild spices. It is blended until it...
What Is Baklava? Layers, Nuts and Syrup Done Right
Baklava is a dessert made from dozens of paper-thin sheets of phyllo pastry, brushed with butter, layered with crushed pistachios or walnuts, baked until...
Know what Kunafa is. The world's most famous cheesecake
Kunafa is a Middle Eastern dessert made from shredded pastry called kadayif or from fine semolina dough, layered with soft white cheese or cream,...
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