“Mommy’s Salad,” as it was named by her children, is not just a salad—it’s a meal. On most dinner menus, salads tend to play a supporting role, served in small portions at the start of a meal. However, West Bloomfield resident Aida Yousif has taken the concept of a salad to a new level by elevating it to a full meal. Among family and friends, “Mommy’s Salad” is a favorite and has been at the top of the request list for many years.
Read MoreAlthough there are a variety of ways to prepare Pikota, the age-old Chaldean dish, Samira Cholagh’s presentation is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. With only a handful of ingredients, the recipe itself is surprisingly simple but the final touch of display Samira gives her Pikota is over-the-top extraordinary: It’s a work of art.
Read MorePaul Elia burst onto the stage with a bright smile and an air of star quality. He looked out at the intimate and tightly-packed room at Detroit House of Comedy. This was his dream: to bring a successful show to his hometown, draw a sizable crowd, and return favor to the Chaldean community that raised him.
Read MoreWhen Fadi Y. Sitto found his calling, the switch was immediate. He would stop writing articles for magazines and press releases for corporate firms. He had no choice but to follow where his heart pulled him. He would become a poet.
Read MoreYou can find a job by word-of-mouth, looking for “help wanted” signs on buildings, searching online job engines like Monster.com or Indeed.com, or contacting your local community center, like the Chaldean Community Foundation, for help.
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