ALLERGY BUSTER!

 Pineapple, Kiwi  And Cucumber Smoothie,  GOOD FOR HAYFEVER SUFFERS AS WELL by Karimah bin Dawoud, Muslim Chaplain & Well Being Writer, 1 pineapple, 3 kiwis and 1 cucumber makes about 750ml wash all fruit and vegetable and take skin off pineapple, cut kiwi and cucumber long ways , makes it easier to get in juicer,…

Medicine Of The Prophet – KHOL

By Karimah Bint Dawoud, Muslim Chaplain &Well Being Writer ITHMID/ANTIMONY/KHOL The reason decide to write this article is there is a particular cold virus going round right now where the eyes hurt and sting , like some sort of allergy, something like conjunctivitis. I have tried rosewater in my eyes for a few days but…

Sorrel- When You Feel A Cold Coming On

By Karimah bint Dawoud, Muslim Chaplain & Well Being Writer. A left over from my Rasta days and still a friend in my store cupboard- dry sorrel flowers. When I feel a cold coming on, I make tea  with this flower. Hot water, a big pinch of dried flowers, brew, strain and a tea spoon…

QUEENS OF CUISINA – MUSLIM WOMAN’S ROLE IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY

by Karimah bint Dawoud, Muslim chaplain & well being writer Over the next few weeks, months we will be taking this to another level, from a talk I was scheduled to give with Mercy Mission at Excel. Through this wonderful medium of technology I’ll share the new and improved lecture notes inshallah. We will be calling this…

Have What You Body Needs First Then What You Want

 by Karimah bint Dawoud, muslim chaplain& well being writer As I was lying in bed thinking about that pecan and almond butter pastry I had bought yesterday, deliberating whether to have it or not. I am not praying at the moment and for this reason, this time of the month, I could easily justify this binge, this act of urban…

The Farmer Market

The Farmer Market, by Karimah bint Dawoud, muslim chaplain& well being writer. I am a country girl at heart that has been urbanized, but praise God, not to the point of no return. I have foodie friends and one such honey, who regularly, come rain or shine, goes to our local farmers market. She has invited me many times and today I…

An Apron – Do you know what it is?

THE  APRON   by Karimah Bint Dawoud, muslim chaplain & well being writer. I was sent this delightful post my by Auntie, Mum number 2. I remember my grandma’s, both wearing aprons and hanging cups from hooks in the kitchen and cotton hankies tied around steam puddings.As  I keep telling you, I am old school and have had for years a selection of aprons before I even became grandma. I have fotos of me in aprons and high heels…

Salmon With Spicy Sauce – Finished Fish

Good for your Heart,Salmon With Spicy Sauce, Beetroot And Avocado Salad , Also Good For Your Heart. Salmon With Ginger, Garlic, Basil Sauce.   Salmon Fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that protect your heart by reducing both inflammation and the risk of blood clots. These fats also work to keep your cholesterol levels…

Good For The Heart – Egyptian Falafel

EGYPTIAN FALAFEL TWIST by Karimah Bint Dawoud, Muslim Chaplain& Well Being Writer Falafel are  small crunchy fried chickpeas patties usually sold in Middle Eastern fast food shops, wrapped in pitta bread with salad. They are usually made of chickpeas but in the Arab World other pulses are  used including black eyes peas and fava beans….