Monthly Recipe for July 2019

Hawawshi (Egyptian Stuffed Pita) We use pita in this recipe because baladi may not be available and can be a bit tricky to make at home. Prepare the vegetables Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rinse vegetables under cool running water. Dice the tomato, bell pepper and onion. Place all cut veggies in a medium… Continue reading

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Monthly Recipe for June

Egyptian Okra Ingredients 1 pkg okra, frozen 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp onion flakes, dehydrated 1 tsp sugar (optional) 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 1 can(s) tomato sauce (8 oz.) water about 1 cup 1. In a pot over medium high heat add all ingredients. Add enough water to just about… Continue reading

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Monthly Recipe for May

EGYPTIAN KOSHARI RECIPE For the Crispy Onion Topping 1 large onion, sliced into thin rings Salt 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (optional) 1/2 cup cooking oil For Tomato Sauce Cooking oil 1 small onion, grated 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 –1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 1 28-oz can tomato sauce… Continue reading

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How much screen time has a negative impact on your child’s development?

Nowadays, even our children have tablets and smart phones, and they spend more and more time looking down at them. Spending too much time in front of a screen isn’t just a concern for adults with desk jobs. Sedentary screen time impacts children too. The amount of time you can spend in front of a screen each… Continue reading

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13 ways to turn spring cleaning into a workout

When spring rolls around, the warmer weather and increased sunshine are big mood boosters. As a result, many of us try to reset our living space and start our annual spring cleaning routine. It doesn’t have to be a chore, though. Whether you’re a fan of Marie Kondo’s minimalism or good old-fashioned seasonal elbow grease,… Continue reading

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