Fariha Amber

Fariha Amber is a Contributor & Food Columnist at Star Lifestyle

How to jazz up your regular lemonade in two minutes!

Lemonade is one of our go-to summer essentials this year, and although the original recipe is delicious as it is, here are 5 ways you can jazz it up, that too in under 2 minutes!

1w ago

Light and delicious: Shrimp recipes for summer

Summer brings with it clear skies and dazzling sunshine, but more often than not, it also alters our taste preferences. Light, zesty, and herby recipes seem to taste better when the sun’s up and shining. Thus, here are 4 shrimp recipes to try for you this summer, so that you may savour delicious food while you beat the heat!

4w ago

Inviting children over for Eid? Try out these delicious recipes!

Often the most discerning critics, children can present a challenge when it comes to meal planning, especially during festive occasions like Eid. To ensure your celebration is a culinary success, it's essential to craft dishes that appeal to their tastes.

1m ago

No oil, no problem: Delicious air fryer recipes for busy foodies 

With the joy and blessings of the holy month also comes the constant worry about what to make for iftar, and Eid.

1m ago

Healthy iftar recipes that kids will actually love

Every mother goes through the conundrum — what to feed their children — the picky eaters of the family — during iftar. Ensuring that children get the right nutrients can be quite challenging, especially if a mum has to stay busy with outside appointments. However, there is a solution to this problem — quick iftar recipes that are as delightful as they are nutritious. This Ramadan, let flavours meet health through these easy-to-make iftar recipes.

2m ago

Quick and easy recipes for iftar with All Time Bread

Here are some quick and easy recipes that you can make using All Time Bread as the main ingredient. This Ramadan, you can set aside the worry of putting food on the table if you only have a pack of All Time Bread in your pantry!

2m ago

Say hello to spring with these strawberry-infused delicacies!

Resembling a dazzling red ruby, but bursting with sweet and tart flavours — a fruit filled with the goodness of nature. Yes, it’s strawberries we are talking about! While there exists a plethora of dishes you can make with them, local strawberries grace us with their presence only once a year. Well, we are in luck because it is that time of the year again where strawberries are in season. So, stock up and make the most of this strawberry season with these delicious recipes!

2m ago

Make This Valentine’s Day Memorable with All Time Roma

Among the many days and festivals that we celebrate throughout the year, Valentine’s Day is one that many look forward to, as it is one of the occasions that spread love and joy. On this joyous occasion, seeing couples celebrate love and mingle, the atmosphere turns into that of a pure celebration of love. And this year is no different – with Valentine’s Day already at the doorstep, we can feel love is in the air.

3m ago
April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Spruce up your Eid ensemble with TAAGA

Eid festivities are right around the corner and it is that time of the year when everyone is busy shopping in full swing. As we thoughtfully put together our Eid outfit, how do we select the perfect one for ourselves to stand out? Answering this, TAAGA brings to you their line-up of Eid wear which is the perfect harmony between ethnic wear and comfort.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

5 easy ways to do Sadaqah 

Unlike Zakat, sadaqah is not obligatory but is rather a simple act of kindness done out of compassion with the intention to please Allah (SWT) and help others. 

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

5 savoury recipes for Ramadan

Here are some delicious savoury recipes that you can cook up to spice up your iftar table spread.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

DANDELIONZ: A one-stop platform for holistic development of children and families

There are various aspects that contribute to a child’s development, starting from how a mother navigates her pregnancy to the interactions a child has over the years of growth. Keeping these in view and providing a one-stop solution to the needs of both children and parents, DANDELIONZ, a holistic centre for the development of children and families, was incepted by Tamzida Karim and Bushra Amin.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Prepare delicious iftar desserts with Radhuni

Sweet cravings post iftar is a common phenomenon and it can be difficult to make desserts amidst all the other preparations but with Radhuni’s dessert range, you can prepare various desserts that are ready-to-make and hassle-free.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Easy & healthy iftar with Dan Cake Tortilla Ruti

Ramadan is one of the busiest times of the year and with this auspicious month comes the routine task of preparing iftar and sehri meals. Preparing such meals everyday can be a hassle but with Dan Cake Tortilla Ruti, you can prepare a multitude of items easily.

March 19, 2023
March 19, 2023

Healthy Ramadan recipes with All Time Milk Bread

The holy month of Ramadan is almost here and brings with it blessings and peace. We find ourselves getting busy preparing meals for iftar and sehri during Ramadan, but often, these meals are not as healthy as they should be.

March 18, 2023
March 18, 2023

Rising to success: Shams Ahmed a juggernaut in the world of music

Shams Ahmed, a Bangladeshi-origin music director, vocal producer, and singer is making headlines in the world of Western music for his exceptional composition and extraordinary musical productions. Co-founding various musical properties, including a girl group, Citizen Queen, a kids’ music brand, Acapop! KIDS, and producing for the highly popular a cappella group, Pentatonix, Shams has already left an indelible mark in the music industry.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Recipes for Shab-e-Barat

Over time, the practice of cooking and distributing halwa and roti have etched themselves as part of our tradition and now, Shab-e-Barat is synonymous to having halwa and bread in the house. On this note, here are a few bread and roti recipes for you try out.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

Top 5 places to buy bread for Shab-e-Barat

Shab-e-Barat brings with it not only auspiciousness and blessings but also festive vibes and sociable exchanges. While devout Muslims engage themselves in acts of worship, households also get busy getting the best bread for their family and relatives, and distributing it among the needy. Among the hundreds of places that are available to buy bread, here are the top 5 in the city.

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