Yvonne Maffei

The American Qur’an project is one of the most surprising art exhibits I’ve ever come across. It’s one artist’s rendition of the Qur’an juxtaposed...

I read a lot of books over the course of year, some of which are skimmed throughly and some of which I hang on...

Recently I had the sheer pleasure of having a wonderful, heartfelt discussion with Naazish Yarkhan whom I first met years ago when she was...

Those of you who followed me around Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter during my trip to Dubai got a glimpse at many of the activities...

While on my recent trip to Dubai, I had the pleasure of meeting with many interesting people in the food business. So many around...

Every winter I try to continue my obsession with indoor gardening. It usually happens after I get antsy with the realization that I can’t...

It’s this time of year when I appreciate home and hearth the most. While I may not have a fireplace (although I’d absolutely love...

Much of the world has been celebrating Christmas season since the beginning of December, but the really special days for those who celebrate are...

America is gearing up for the foodiest of all foodie days of the year, Thanksgiving.  I know…it’s loaded with historic context that makes it controversial and...

A few weeks ago I was in Southern California to attend the Les Dames International Conference in Newport Beach and once I left the...

We had an amazing couple of months here with the fabulously smart Dr. Madiha Saeed, a Chicago area MD who just finished the book,...

This is a sponsored recipe post by Knorr® brand. They provide halal-certified bouillon, a product that is used in this recipe.  This Ramadan I’ve chosen...

This is a sponsored recipe post by Knorr® brand. They provide halal-certified bouillon, a product that is used in this recipe.  This Ramadan I’ve chosen...

This is a sponsored recipe post by Knorr® brand. They provide halal-certified bouillon, a product that is used in this recipe.  For those of you...

Chef O’ Gadgets is giving away 3 sets of their Stainless Steel Colanders (5-quart & 3-quart ) with Heat Resistant Silicone Handles.   OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:► OPTIMAL DRAINING PERFORMANCE:...

Chef O’ Gadgets is giving away 3 sets of their Stainless Steel Colanders (5-quart & 3-quart ) with Heat Resistant Silicone Handles.   OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE:► OPTIMAL DRAINING PERFORMANCE:...

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Whenever I think of stuffing vegetables, it seems like a really tedious and cumbersome process- stuffed zucchini, stuffed cabbage, grape leaves, you name it....

Whenever I think of stuffing vegetables, it seems like a really tedious and cumbersome process- stuffed zucchini, stuffed cabbage, grape leaves, you name it....

I’m excited to be working with NOOR COUTURE who is hosting an event called “Try It Out – Try It On”  the 23rd of April...