Their Hummus, Tabbouleh, and Other Dishes Taste Like Home
By Luke Pyenson, Globe Correspondent
05.28.08. These days, hummus, tabbouleh, and baba ganoush, which are Arabic words, are as much a part of the American lexicon as ketchup, mustard, and relish. That may be because once these Middle Eastern dishes were discovered, so was their versatility. They act as sides, condiments for sandwiches, something to dip pita into, and they're easy to find at most supermarkets. That's why most of us have been settling for only vaguely authentic-tasting versions of these flavorful, nutritious staples. Samira and Ragab Hamdoun decided to change that with a line of products called Samira's Homemade. ...more

Samira's Homemade in Somerville News. Fall 2009
By Julia Fairclough
A love forcooking turns into a family business for this social worker...more
Samira's Homemade in Edible Boston Magazine. Spring 2010
By Rachel Travers
Samira and Ragab Hamdoun from Belmont are the proud owners of a small family business called Samira's Homemade, producing authentic Egyptian and Lebanese foods...more

03.10.09. "I wish I could live in South End Formaggio.... Their homemade hummus and pita bread (some things I wouldn't think to buy at a cheese shop) is some of the best I've ever had. They also have a hummus-like spread which is an Egyptian specialty [Ful Medammes] is incredible...heat it up a tiny bit in the microwave, throw some chopped up tomatoes, red onion and olive oil on it and you'll be in heaven." ...more
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