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09/23/2026

Food has always been more than food to me. It is memory, history, identity—and one of the ways I tell the story of Afghanistan. 🇦🇫

That’s why I’m so excited to partner with Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area for Our Neighbor’s Table: A Journey Through Culture, Color & Cuisine on October 15.

I hope you’ll join us for an evening of conversation, art, culture, and, of course, food. 🤍

📍 John Calvin Presbyterian Church | Annandale, VA
📅 October 15 at 6:30 PM
Registration is available through Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Kinda chic to be exactly who you are ✨Afghan. Muslim. A little extra. Always feeding someone. Probably holding chai. 🤍So...
08/13/2026

Kinda chic to be exactly who you are ✨

Afghan. Muslim. A little extra. Always feeding someone. Probably holding chai. 🤍

Some things we inherit, some things we reclaim, and some things we make completely our own.

06/19/2026

A last-minute cupcake crisis turned into a princess party success 🧁👑✨

Plain Safeway cupcakes + frosting + sprinkles + toppers = school birthday magic for my girl 💕

06/18/2026

When English is giving polite, but Dari is giving final warning


06/11/2026

Romanticizing my breakfast one croissant at a time.

Leave me a 🥐 in the comments if you share a love for them

06/09/2026

Turn the volume up. 💚

Comment PISTACHIO to get the recipe sent to your DM

The viral dot cake, Afghan-style. Heavy on the pistachios and even heavier on the crunch.

Would you take a slice?

05/28/2026

People love speaking about Afghan women without ever listening to Afghan women.

So here’s your reminder: Afghan women are educated, ambitious, resilient, and powerful. 🤍

Respectfully… it’s Dr., not oppressed.

05/26/2026

Behind the scenes of my cooking segment 🇦🇫✨

From prepping sambosa fillings at home to stepping onto live TV, this was such a surreal experience.

Grateful to share Afghan cuisine, culture, and a little piece of my story with a wider audience. Sometimes the biggest moments start in your own kitchen ❤️

Fig and Walnut Sambosa with pomegranate strawberry compote Is this a recipe that you’d like to see on the blog? If so le...
05/26/2026

Fig and Walnut Sambosa with pomegranate strawberry compote

Is this a recipe that you’d like to see on the blog? If so let me know in the comments so I can share the full recipe

Ingredients are simple:
1 cup Dried figs
1 cup Water
½ cup Walnuts
Puff pastry dough
2 tsp Cardamom

4 tbsp Pomegranate molasses
1 lb Frozen strawberries
1 tbsp lemon/lemon juice
4 tbsp Sugar

Water
Spray oil
Powdered sugar
Crushed pistachios
Pomegranate kernels
Edible flowers

05/23/2026

Just in time for Eid next week, this easy to assemble appetizer is the perfect low effort addition to your Eid spread ✨

Tag me if you remake this !

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