One Big Family
Being from a Lebanese family, like many ex-pats in Kuwait, we were a single the parents and the kids. We didn’t have an extended family, it sounds sad, but it actually wasn’t. Thanks to my [...]
Kalam Journal
Mama Hajiya’s Tashreeb
Like any recipe given down from one generation to another, this one does not have exact measurements for the ingredients. INGREDIENTS: Machboos Spices Trumeric Cumin Black Pepper Salt Onion, quartered 4-6 Cloves of garlic, chopped [...]
A Kid’s Delight
Growing up I had the luxury of living five minutes away from both of my grandmothers. Ramadan was special because six days of the week we would have futoor (break of fast) at my paternal [...]
Rangena
I don’t remember exactly when was the first time I had Rangena but I do remember that when I had it, it blew my mind away. I was around 11 or 12 years old, and [...]
ecru’s Soundtrack, The Beatles’ Julia
John Lenon wrote Julia for his mother, and wife Yoko celebrating their motherhood. A wonderful song, just in time for Mother’s Day.
Movies to Escape In
As we are spoilt with choice with content in the many different streaming services, sometimes there is a comfort in just watching something old or you have seen 100 times before. There are three movies that I [...]
Moving Titles
There are a few books that you throughout your life that really move you and change your worldview. For me, there are four titles that made me think about the world differently. 1. I’ve [...]
Moving Titles
There are a few books that you throughout your life that really move you and change your worldview. For me, there are four titles that made me think about the world differently. 1. I’ve [...]
ecru’s Soundtrack, Sanaa Al Kharaz’s جابر أبونا من عمر
Growing up in Kuwait in the 1980s and 1990s everyone used to watch the operettas that were produced for the National Day. This specific song, performed in 1981, whenever I listen to it sparks so [...]
Back to the Future with Elle India
We recently were featured in Elle India’s “Back to the Future” in their February edition features section. We were honored to be featured with several Indian based designers we admire.
