East Meets West: A Blend of Ukrainian and Indian FlavoursAround the globe, every culture has a food story to tell. From hawker street food in Singapore to kimchi in Korea, modern food culture is woven from a rich tapestry of history. Universally, food brings people together, and the act of eating represents a celebration of time-honoured traditions. What would a celebration or cultural festival be without the joy of food? Throughout the generations, recipes and cooking techniques have been handed down to keep the cultural flame alive. And in an increasingly shifting and globalised world, maintaining cultural diversity has become…
Author: Kim Wyatt
Cooking can provide children with lots of fun learning opportunities. The humble home kitchen, with its ingredients, appliances, and tools, offers an exciting prospect for hands-on, sensory activities. From kneading sticky dough to frying fragrant spices and popping corn, you would be hard-pressed to find another activity that can engage all five senses.So, despite Qatar’s desert heat, some schools have created flourishing edible gardens maintained by students and teachers packed full of fresh, healthy produce for cooking. This growing understanding of the importance of developing children’s cooking skills has led to the creation of local initiatives like The Cooking Academy…
It’s that time of the year again. It’s back to school!Here at Doha Family we’ve been busy in the kitchen whipping up some lunch box recipes that are healthy and easy to prepare. Coming up with yummy meals that your children enjoy can be challenging at the best of times. Packing a healthy lunch box for your child needn’t be stressful. So we’ve designed some tasty treats that are simple to make and delicious too. It’s important to provide a balanced lunch that helps to maintain your child’s energy levels throughout the busy school day. A healthy lunch helps to…
Look in any shopping aisle in Qatar and you may notice that most food is produced overseas. In fact, Qatar relies heavily on food imports. In 2012, Time Magazine reported that nearly 90 per cent of all of Qatar’s food was imported from foreign sources. In investment bank Alpen Capital’s GCC Food Industry Report 2015, Qatar was projected to be the fastest growing food market in the region over the next few years. According to the same report, Qatar’s shoppers spent a whopping US $11 billion (QR 40.4 billion) on food in 2014. With a rising population, urbanization, growing affluence…
Congratulations! You’re pregnant. Welcome to an amazing time full of excitement, perhaps a little trepidation and a whole bag of emotions. During this incredible stage of your life, it’s important to eat wholesome, good-quality food to supply the necessary vitamins and nutrients that you and your baby need.Superfoods are considered nutrient-dense and beneficial for health and well-being. Of course, a healthy, varied diet is important so include the following superfoods to boost your pregnancy nutrition.Leafy green veggiesThese are nutritional powerhouses. Broccoli, kale and spinach are rich sources of folate, vitamins, minerals and calcium. Add them to stir-fries, soups or gently steam. Lean beefBeef…
It’s been a busy week and you want a break from the kitchen. You want to treat the whole family to a delicious meal and, most importantly, want a restaurant that serves up healthy and tasty dishes that the kids will love. You certainly don’t want a battleground filled with “I won’t eat it” and “That looks gross.” You want your meal to be a fun, relaxing and enjoyable experience for the whole family. It can seem that the usual menu offerings for kids are the same everywhere—processed chicken nuggets or calorific burgers served with oily, soggy, deep-fried chips and…
Summer is on its way, and as it heats up in Doha, it’s time for some healthy treats to cool us down! Revitalising on a hot summer day, icy fruit-filled pops are perfect for after school, appealing to kids and adults alike and are a healthy alternative to store-bought treats. After all, who can resist an ice-cold lolly during the sweltering days of summer?Many supermarkets brands are loaded with refined sugar, additives, colourings and artificial ingredients, but these ice lolly recipes offer both nutrition and fun. Full of fresh fruits and juices, these mouth-watering pops are guilt-free treats that the…
Nestled behind busy Salwa Road along Wholesale Market Road, the Central Market, also known as the Fruit and Vegetable Market, is a fascinating glimpse into Qatar’s past. Stepping into the market makes you feel like you’ve seen a bygone era. Since 1981, it has been a vibrant, busy and important local hub of fast-paced trade and action. This colourful market offers fresh produce from Qatar and around the world. Here you’ll find plenty on offer from mangoes, bananas, papayas and strawberries to lettuces, potatoes, beetroot, carrots and herbs. You’ll find that prices and availability vary according to the country of…
Getting out the door quickly on a school morning can seem like a huge challenge. Sometimes it feels that there just isn’t enough time for a healthy breakfast. However, eating a nutritious breakfast aids in your kids’ concentration, sustains their energy levels and supports their developmental needs. Whole grain cereals, lean meat, organic sugar-free yoghurts, milk, fruits and veggies are perfect for a power-packed meal to start the day.Preparing a wholesome breakfast doesn’t need to be time-consuming. With these creative, easy-to-prepare recipes, you can put together a healthy meal in a jiffy, leaving you with more time to get ready…
During your weekly shop for groceries, have you ever been curious about the array of strangely exotic fruit and vegetables? Strolled through your supermarket and noticed peculiar-looking produce that has made you turn to more familiar territory? Qatar’s grocery stores are bountiful with fresh produce from around the globe waiting to be discovered, some of which may look odd, unfamiliar or even downright scary. However, looks can be deceiving and underneath the façade, these fruits and vegetables hide an inner deliciousness that will expand your culinary repertoire.From the subtle sweetness of dragon fruit to the slight spiciness of kohlrabi, there’s…