If you are looking for quality in your food, at good prices, unprocessed, and with people who value relationships in their business, then look no further.
I was on the hunt for lamb and am a novice at cooking it. But I wanted to be brave as a home cook and make a dish for 2 doctors who have helped save my child's life. How do you say thank you for this? The best way I felt I could show love and appreciation was to do what I do for my family- cook for them. One of them is originally from Jordan and the other from the states. So roast, rice, and gravy translate well regardless of the spices or cuts of meat or grains of rice used in one's culture. Comfort food reminds us all of home. Then I stumbled on Mansaf.
As soon as I walked into the store, I felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the task. As I am feeling bewildered, I am welcomed by owner Hadi and his wife. They became my surrogate parents in making sure I made the dish to the best of my abilities. Hadi armed me with the freshest lamb possible and even asked that I come back after the delivery so I could get the best quality for the doctors. His wife was patient with me and helped me find the spices I needed. Hadi even recruited store customers to act as interpreters and as home cook coaches for my 'Mansaf boot camp'.
Prepared with the right and best ingredients, I put on music and got to work. The dishes came out even better than I could have ever imagined! And the biggest gift to me was the way it made my house smell, that sense of home, and the kids and my husband coming to check in periodically to help or grab a pinch to taste. The second best was the gift of friends like family today, from the doctors who gave great praise for the food to the 'proud parents' who helped me with God's help. Shukran, Alabama Halal Foods! All are welcome here. read more