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Juggling work and school schedules to make time for a healthy dinner is no easy task … but preparation is key. Only have 20 minutes? No problem, here you’ll find tips and recipes from masalamommas and others who do it well and fast.

Lunchbox of a Desi Kid

By Salima Jivraj @halal_foodie & online at: halalfoodie.ca Biryani in a thermos. Kebab and naan tightly wrapped in aluminum foil. Yes, I was that kid. My mom made sure I was always fed nutritious meals and that meant good old home cooking – desi style. While I got stares from

Fab Food Bloggers: Kenya’s Fauzia Afif

Fabulous Foodies By Salima Jivraj @halal_Foodie & online at halalfoodie.ca A series on food bloggers from around the globe bringing inspiration, information and how-to!   Fauzia M. Afif and Fauzia A. Najfi, Fauzia’s Kitchen Fun Mombasa, Kenya I discovered Fauzia’s Kitchen Fun on Facebook during the Muslim month of fasting,

Ramadan Foods From Around the World

By Salima Jivraj @halal_foodie & online at halalfoodie.ca Email Salima at: food@masalamommas.com Aside from the spiritual significance of Ramadan, food also plays an important role. We abstain from it all day, and then enjoy it with family and friends after the sun sets up until it’s ready to rise again.