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Yvonne Maffei

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    Yvonne Maffei is a food writer, cookbook author and the publisher of MyHalalKitchen.com. She has written the books Clean Your Kitchen Green, Summer Ramadan Cooking and My Halal Kitchen.

    Latest Stories

    What You Should Know Before Attending Your First Iftar
    The Iftar, or the breaking of the fast, is one of the most significant points in the day during Ramadan.
    Yvonne Maffei
    Dec 10, 2022
    A Ramadan Meal Plan for a Week of Delicious and Nourishing Meals
    Towards the end, Ramadan can start to make me feel zapped of both energy and ideas. I tackle this fatigue by revisiting my repertoire of easy-to-cook dishes.
    Yvonne Maffei
    Jul 24, 2019
    5 Ways to Make Ramadan Special for Your Kids
    Kids are not obligated to observe the Ramadan fast, but it’s important to keep them busy and involve them in the celebratory mode of the month. Here are a few suggestions to keep them interested and integrated all month long. Take the kids out with you during the day to do errands — especially those related to Ramadan activities.
    Yvonne Maffei
    May 1, 2019
    How Ramadan Is Helping Me Slow Down and Become a More Mindful Cook
    Ramadan is both a physically and spiritually intense month of fasting. The fast allows time for self-reflection and purification of mind, body, and soul. Abstaining from all food and water from just before sunrise to sunset is no small feat, but taking the time to slow down and reflect can be be immensely rewarding. This year for Ramadan I’m choosing to slow things down a bit in the kitchen. I’m giving myself more time to cook and I’m working with simple, seasonal ingredients.
    Yvonne Maffei
    Jun 11, 2017