food

With a world food crisis around the world, it is more important than ever to cut waste.  Hold a family meeting this weekend and hammer out a weekly meal plan with everyone, taking into account likes and dislikes. Then shop and cook accordingly.

Great tips on making this Ramadan simpler, less wasteful, and healthier for us & the environment. And this is the change where the Khalifas of the world, we stewards of God, are needed today.

Wouldn't it be great to give charity as a family? You can do this in a systematic way by setting up a family Sadaqa box in a particular spot of the house. Then, convince each person to put a portion of their allowance or salary in this box.

Do cows eat meat? Knowing what's in the carefully selected 'Halal' meat you've been buying for years will not only make your stomach turn- it can literally make you sick- if it doesn't kill you.

Mad cow disease, animals fed animals, hormones and chemicals: all of this is frustrating for anyone trying to maintain a Halal and healthy diet for themselves and their families. But don't give up! 

It is up to the Muslim community in Illinois at this point to urge their scholars and Imams to reach a consensus on the definition of Halal so that Muslim consumers can confidently consume food labeled Halal, without confusion, miscommunication or deception.

This green bean dish combines garlic and sesame seed paste (tahini) giving it a very unique taste. This dish is quick and easy and accompanies any food. It's light in taste, but at the same time full in flavor.