Not Just Falafs

Not Just Falafs World Food x DJ Beats. Every Dish has a Story & Soundtrack. Ex-CNN journalist Leone Lakhani reporting on food, culture & identity.

Not Just Falafs is a food blog with recipe videos paired with dynamic music to keep you moving around the kitchen.

The Red Cross estimates that more than 90,000 people have been affected by the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–...
08/28/2026

The Red Cross estimates that more than 90,000 people have been affected by the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–Tibet border, with thousands still missing.

If you’d like to help, many Nepalis are urging people to donate directly to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Through its “one-door system,” the Nepali government is centralizing the collection and distribution of relief to help aid reach communities quickly and reduce the risk of misuse.

Other organizations including World Central Kitchen, the Nepal Red Cross Society (IFRC) and UNICEF Nepal are also responding and appealing for support.

The link for the Nepal PM Relief Fund is in my bio.

The Red Cross estimates that more than 90,000 people have been affected by the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–...
08/28/2026

The Red Cross estimates that more than 90,000 people have been affected by the devastating flash floods along the Nepal–Tibet border, with thousands still missing.

If you’d like to help, many Nepalis are urging people to donate directly to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Through its “one-door system,” the Nepali government is centralizing the collection and distribution of relief to help aid reach communities quickly and reduce the risk of misuse.

Other organizations including World Central Kitchen, the Nepal Red Cross Society (IFRC) and UNICEF Nepal are responding and appealing for support.

But the link for the Nepal PM Relief Fund is in my bio.

08/27/2026

Want to travel the world? These 16 restaurants will take you places through their cuisine, culture and vibe. 🌍🍴

Here’s an NJF visual journal of some favorite spots: not just what was on the plate, but the mood and character of each space.

Featured spots:
🌿 .london (London): Celebrating the diversity of Palestinian culinary traditions
🏺 (Dubai): Refined Levantine cooking & warm regional hospitality
🌼 (DC): Warm Turkish coffee & intimate setting
🍸 (DC): Moody lighting & Levantine funk
🍷 (DC): Intimate French wine-bar aesthetics & rich plates
🍢 (DC): Bold skewers, coastal plates & waterfront energy
🍗 (DC): Electric Hong Kong flavors & natural wines
🇧🇷 (DC): Brazilian boteco cooking, caipirinhas & vinyl
🍝 (DC): Handcrafted pasta & low-lit warmth
🍝 .bar (DC): Northern Italian cooking & vibrant table energy
🕯️ (NYC): Cozy neighborhood mood & classic martinis
🍅 (DC): Paper-thin focaccia, mozzarella & refined Italian classics
🌮 .dc (DC): Wood-fired Mexican bistro & deep Mexico City roots
☕ (DC): Sleek Latin-Mediterranean flavors & pristine pours
🪵 (DC): Michelin-starred Palestinian craft & rich textures
🍹 (DC): Vintage chandeliers, dark corners & classic burgers

Which spot—or dish—are you saving for your next night out? 👇

08/26/2026

**What three spices would Michelin chefs take to a desert island? 👨‍🍳🌶️**

I asked chefs , and .orfali to choose just three—not counting salt and pepper.

For some, the answer starts with home.

Which three spices would YOU choose? 👇

5 international food movies to add to your watchlist 🎬🍜From the search for perfect ramen in *Tampopo* to a misdelivered ...
08/24/2026

5 international food movies to add to your watchlist 🎬🍜

From the search for perfect ramen in *Tampopo* to a misdelivered Mumbai meal in *The Lunchbox*, these films use food to tell unforgettable stories about love, family, identity and belonging.

How many have you seen—and what’s your favorite food movie? Drop yours below 👇

08/19/2026

What’s the easiest thing to grow? 🌱 And what’s the hardest?

Urban farmer and food activist shares his gardening tips, his ultimate comfort food — and the song everyone should cook to — in this Kitchen Convos throwback.

What’s the easiest thing YOU’VE ever grown? 👇

Mentioned in this video: Happily Natural Festival

▶️ Watch the full Kitchen Convo on YouTube — link in bio.

08/19/2026

Good Texas BBQ can’t be rushed — and this one wasn’t. 🎶 Chef James prepped his wood chips, smoked this brisket for hours, then finished it off in the oven. It’s melt-in-your-mouth heaven. Lucky us, right?

Fun fact: brisket used to be a throwaway cut — the good stuff went to sirloins and ribeyes, brisket got left behind. Now it’s the king of Texas BBQ, even though a full smoke can take 12+ hours.

Another Plate & Playlist moment. The soundtrack for this smoke? Low, Slow & Soulful. 🎧

What are you listening to in your kitchen? Send me your recs!

08/17/2026

dinner. 🥥

My brother Mesh Lakhani invented this vegan recipe years ago — he didn’t stick with the diet, but the recipe stuck with me. So, I’m reposting it for his birthday! 🎂

Swap in chicken, fish, tofu — literally anything. The coconut sauce carries the whole dish. Rest is up to your kitchen cupboard.

Making this? DM me a pic — or anything else you’re cooking, I’ll share it! ❤️

Would you follow any of these food superstitions? From lucky grapes to fish you should NEVER flip…Which one surprised yo...
08/15/2026

Would you follow any of these food superstitions?
From lucky grapes to fish you should NEVER flip…

Which one surprised you most?

Did you grow up with any food superstitions? Drop them below 👇

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