Tagged: Muslim Food

Healthy Cooking – Definitely Not My Mother’s Oatmeal

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I think I’ve mentioned it in a previous post that I’ve been trying to eat more healthy – and one of the things I mentioned was oatmeal. I actually don’t like oatmeal (we ate it a lot as kids and it was always the kind you just pour the packet and add water)....

Healthy Cooking – Scottish Soda Bread with a Twist

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, Scottish Soda Bread is a tender, crumbly, biscuit-like bread that can be started an hour before mealtime. I really love it when you can quickly whip up something this delicious, masha’Allah. I found this recipe for Scottish Soda Bread in a book entitled “Great Natural Breads Made Easy“. Before I go on, I...

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Summer For Homeschooling Moms – Finding Yourself Again

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I don’t know about all homeschooling moms, but this year I have started the summer by finding myself again. You didn’t know I was lost, you say? Well, “I” wasn’t lost, but all those things that I love to do and cherish often has to be set aside to ensure we have a...

What Are We Feeding Our Children?

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, I guess some topics of concern don’t die easily. I’m still reading and learning more about food and trying to have a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family. Alhumdulilah, it makes me feel better to know that I am trying to give my children healthier habits now – and not waiting for...

Skills and Eating – for Life

Asalaam ‘Alaikum: I wasn’t going to post any more this week. However, sometimes enlightenment hits you – even if it’s not an earth shaking idea. I’ll take what I can get! Well, I just borrowed a DVD from the library called “Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger”. Yes, I’m on a quest to eat healthier foods...

Food for Thought . . .

Asalaam ‘Alaikum, While some may think this has nothing to do with homeschooling, the foods we eat and feed our children has been on my mind for quite some time. It’s not only the foods we eat, but also the amount of healthy activities we have in our lives. What I mean is, as Muslims...