Vegan Festive Sweets: A Journey Through Middle Eastern Traditions
What do sweets mean in times of celebration? Why do certain flavors return each year, tied to rituals of joy, resilience, and hospitality? Across the Middle East, festive desserts such as Meghli, Maakaron, Qamhiyeh, Maamoul, and Zlabia are more than indulgence. They are memory, community, and continuity. They ask us: how do flavors carry stories, how do they connect us to one another, and how might they evolve when compassion guides our choices
Sweet by Nature: 12 Naturally Vegan Middle Eastern Desserts That Need No Substitution
In the rich culinary tapestry of the Middle East, some desserts stand apart—not because they imitate, but because they’ve always been. Crafted from sun-dried fruit, humble roots, and floral waters, these sweets carry with them stories of faith, festivals, and forgotten wisdom. No substitutions, no compromises—just pure, time-honored plant-based delight.