i’m going to be attending the halal food fest this weekend. i’m pretty excited because 1. i love food and 2. i never made it last year. last year i had just had niyya and while we were planning to go, it just didn’t make sense timing-wise with the little one. so i’m so glad to be going this year to check out what halal food vendors my city and beyond has to offer.

that’s how we muslims roll. we seek out halal food spots so we can get our grub on. we like to eat meat, and the menus at the regular restaurant that doesn’t serve halal meat get cut in half, most times more. seafood just isn’t enough all the time. actually, i’m ok with it. but more times when we eat out, we want the variety. the option to eat everything on the menu if we wanted. its about choice. and like i said, we like meat.

so this fest is in its second year and judging by the turnout last year it will be busy! with good food and a diverse mix of people. i love that. and actually i’m going to be hosting a meet + greet on sunday at the fest, so if you’re planning to attend, please come and say hi! i’d love to meet you. its my first official meet + greet too, so… please come by and say hi. ok?

a few things before you come -

1. check out halalfoodie.com to get your mouth watering. this site has all the reviews you’ll want and need when it comes to halal eating. and,

2. buy your tickets now! you will be sad (and hungry) if you don’t. they are $5/person, 16 and under free.

also, don’t you just love the colours in this franz kline piece. they are soooo beautiful. like oh my god, amazing.

photo / here