Where to find vegetarian and vegan food in Amman.
I have a whole section of my blog dedicated to the best sweet treats in Amman, including many dairy-free, plant-based options. But here is an easy-to-read compilation of the sweetest places in Amman for a vegan dessert. Cookies & Cakes Bia Bakes Bia Bakes cater to vegans, celiacs and all those with special dietary restrictions … More Where to Find Vegan Dessert in Amman
I recently posted about how freaking expensive Amman is, with some exceptions: taxis, data plans, traffic fines and FALAFEL. Falafel is cheap as chips in Jordan and let’s hope it stays that way. If you’re looking for the best falafel in the city, here are the most notorious places to go to grab a falafel … More In Amman? Want Falafel? Here’s Where to Go…
A few days ago a traveling chef from Switzerland contacted me to see if there are any vegetarian cooking classes or workshops that he could join in Amman. To be honest, I’m not really into cooking, (unless you count chopping cucumbers and tomatoes to dip into store-bought hummus) so I haven’t tried any culinary experiences … More Vegetarian-Friendly Cooking Classes & Workshops in Amman
I’ve written a few posts about the options you have for 100% organic and local produce (fruit, veggies & more) delivered straight to your doorstep in Amman, but here’s a handy list to summarize your options: Yanboot Farms How to order: Join the WhatsApp broadcast +962 775675346 for the weekly menu. Can order by grams/kilo: … More List of Companies in Amman for Organic Fruits & Vegetables Delivery
If you’re looking to support local farmers, go organic, eat healthier, or just get out and about on the weekend, then you need to check out Jordan’s first organic market – Souq Al Shams Farmers’ Market. You can find it every Friday from 11 am to 6 pm at Wild Jordan Center in Jabal Amman. For … More Souq Al Shams Organic Farmers’ Market and Fruit & Vegetable Delivery
After investigating about the presence of Monsanto in Jordan and the large quantities of chemical pesticides and fertilizers being used, I have been trying my hardest to go organic. A few times a week I get a Whatsapp broadcast from Yanboot Organic Farms with their products available for delivery. I must admit, I haven’t tried their delivery … More Brunch in Amman – Yanboot Organic Farms
I’ve never been a huge organic food junkie. Part of me thinks it’s not all that it seems to be, a fad and overpriced. But after moving to Jordan and investigating more into the amount of pesticides on the produce (not to mention the presence of Monsanto), I decided it’s time to start scoping out … More Organic Fruits & Veggies Delivered to Your Doorstep – Jabbok Farms Amman
Pizza is one of those foods that you can find no matter where you go in the world, but it’s not always done right. During my travels, I’ve had some pretty horrible “pizza”, with Armenia and Georgia’s mayonnaise covered pizzas taking the cake for the worst rendition of pizza in the world. Luckily, in Amman, … More Where to Eat Pizza in Amman
Khobiz taza (fresh bread) is one of the first things I learned to say in Arabic and that is because bread is life in the Levant region, with Jordan being no exception to that. Bread comes in many shapes and sizes here, with pita, being the staple carb offered to accompany pretty much any meal and … More Types of Bread To Try in Jordan
Update: Primal Restaurant is closed One of my favorite restaurants in Amman is Primal in the Abdoun neighborhood. If you don’t know Primal, it is the first paleo restaurant in Jordan and they seek to get their clientele back to “eating healthily and purely”. Now when it comes to finding vegan-friendly grub, you may not … More Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Amman – Primal
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