What is cannabis, why is it relevant to the Muslim community in the West, and is cannabis consumption even Halal? Is this a modern debate within the Muslim community, or a tale as old as our religion itself? What are Islamic scholars saying about cannabis consumption and industry? Are the health benefits true or is…

Today we talk with Tariq and Jalel of the Islamic Services of America, a major certifier and educator in the global Halal industry. We take a deep dive into Halal certification, the complexities involved in creating Halal standards especially when you consider differences in Madhahib, and even broach more modern topics of discussion, including lab-grown…

In this episode, we discuss Halal Meat Certification with Shaykh Jabir Tarin of HFSAA, the Halal Food Standards Alliance of America. HFSAA is a well-known and respected Halal certifying body that started in the San Francisco Bay area, and now certifies Halal restaurants across many metropolitan areas of the US. We talk about the process…

Critically acclaimed writer and director Imran J Khan shared his time, witty insight, and keen humor with us during this episode, where we laughed, cried (not really but almost), and talked about his latest film, ‘Mustache’. More than just the movie, we discussed the deeper themes of belonging, acceptance, and if giving up red meat…

Join us as we continue season 3, an exploration of the food industry. We got the opportunity to interview the legend, Ike of Ike’s sandwiches. On the first day of operation in 2007, Ike Shehadeh did not sell a single sandwich in his small, hole-in-the-wall Ike’s Place in San Francisco’s Castro District. Now 15 years…

Naiel (13) and Punhal Chaudry (12) are a Pakistani American brother-sister duo who started their home baking business called “Lá Jawab Treats” in the midst of the pandemic. The word “Lá Jawab” means unmatchable in Urdu, and their journey definitely lives up to the name. We got a chance to chat with them both to…

Rabia Chaudry is well known for her work as an attorney and in advocating for the freedom of Adnan Syed, but what you may not know is that she is also 100% a bonafide foodie. Tune in for our full interview with Rabia about her new memoir “Fatty Fatty Boom Boom”. Not only do we…

Mounir Lazzouni, a Muslim Health & Fitness Coach, shares his knowledge with us in this special Ramadan episode. He shares tips on what foods to eat, what to avoid during the Suhoor and Iftaar meals, and how to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the Holy Month of fasting. We also discuss how to stay fit…

Check, Please! Bay Area is back – and I’m so excited to announce that our co-host Abbas Mohamed got to join Leslie Sbrocco and two other hungry, adventurous Bay Area locals to share our favorite restaurants! 📺 Don’t miss it, Thursday, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9! #KQEDFood #CheckPleaseBayArea