Umm Alkhyr Eats

  السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً Hey Sista, I’m back this week with another salad recipe! Yes, we love a good salad—well, I know I do for sure. Let me share the story behind how this recipe came to be. It all started during the COVID lockdown, sometime in the summer of 2020. Like many of you, I loved going out to restaurants to enjoy lunch and dinner with friends. But when the world shut down in 2019, we had to put all that on pause. Fast forward to summer 2020—restaurants were back open, but only for outdoor dining. So there we were, spending weekends out (and by “we,” I mean my then two close friends, let’s call them Yasmeen and Daria). We had so many fun times dining at this lovely spot called SOMO. Shoutout to SOMO for inspiring this incredible salad recipe—and for the amazing memories and conversations we shared there. I was on a health kick back then, so salads were my go-to. This particular salad quickly became a favorite and remains a favorite to t...

  السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً Hey sisters, how’s it going this week? I hope y’all are feeling as amazing as I am! Thanks for coming back to check out what I’ve got cooking for you this time around. Let’s jump right into it! So, I recently went through my product stash and came across these hair paints by As I Am . You might recognize the brand from my BGHCMP Series—if you haven’t checked that out yet, you definitely should! As I Am made it so easy for us to switch up our hair color without all the damage that comes with permanent dye. Let me tell you, I dyed my hair with box dye back in 2018, and whew, I wouldn’t recommend it. I was going for that honey blonde look, but instead, I ended up somewhere between ginger and carrot top—LOL. It wasn’t totally awful, but the dryness, the texture change, and just the overall weakness in my hair afterward? Not worth it. That’s why finding these hair paints was, and still is, a game changer . When I use them, I sti...

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً  Hey sisters! How was your week? I hope it was amazing. Well, I’ve got a recipe that’s sure to brighten it up even more! Fun fact about me: I love avocado! It’s my go-to for salads—I could eat it plain with just a squeeze of lime and a drizzle of olive oil, and I’d be happy. And don’t even get me started on guacamole! Once, I tried it at a Mexican restaurant with a friend, and it had a surprise ingredient… pomegranate! And guess what? It was so good ! Now, since I love a good salad (and of course, it has to have avocado), I thought I’d share my favorite recipe with you. This salad is super fulfilling, packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and all the good stuff. And honestly, I measure with my heart, so use as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Let’s get into it! My Go-To Avocado Salad Recipe Ingredients Salad base : 2 generous handfuls of spring mix (or try romaine, spinach, or arugula if you prefer) Veggies : 1...

  السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته أختي   مرحباً Hey Uhkt, Hope you’re enjoying this series and picking up some gems! I want you to feel more confident in starting your natural hair journey, and if you haven’t yet, I hope by the end of this, you’ve got everything you need to dive in. This week, I’m breaking down the “O” and “C” in the LOC Method—yep, you guessed it, Oils and Creams. When it comes to keeping a healthy, moisturized mane, the right oil is key. A good oil and cream combo will give you shiny, defined curls while helping you retain length. So, let’s jump right in! The type of oil I use on my strands is different from what I use on my scalp. For strands, a lightweight yet penetrating oil works best—it won’t weigh hair down, but still gives it the shine and hydration it craves. For my scalp, I go for something thicker, packed with growth-promoting properties. That’s usually my first pick to keep my roots healthy and happy. Oils Jamaican Black Castor Oil – An OG t...