Welcome! Urban Farm and Kitchen specializes in seasonal and delicious recipes, inspired by my garden-to-table philosophy. Many of my recipes are influenced by my upbringing and love of Mediterranean and Levantine cuisine.
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About Luay
Hi! I'm Luay Ghafari and welcome to Urban Farm and Kitchen where I share fresh, easy, and delicious Mediterranean and Levantine recipes inspired by my garden-to-table philosophy. I'm a published author, recipe developer, photographer and urban gardening educator.
I'm based in Toronto, Canada. I have been active in the online gardening community for several years, sharing tips, tricks, advice, and garden-to-table recipes with my followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Learn more about me!
I'm based in Toronto, Canada. I have been active in the online gardening community for several years, sharing tips, tricks, advice, and garden-to-table recipes with my followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Learn more about me!
Fresh From my Kitchen
The newest recipes from Urban Farm and Kitchen.
- Red Chimichurri Recipe (Chimichurri Rojo)
- What to Serve with Homemade Shawarma (12 Sides and Ideas)
- Jalapeno Cheddar Focaccia (Easy No Knead Bread Recipe)
- Korean Radish Kimchi (Easy and Quick Kkakdugi Recipe)
- Sambal Oelek (How to Make Indonesian Fermented Chili Paste)
- Colombian Arepa Recipe (Two Ways to Make Arepas)
- How to Make Fermented Celery (easy and delicious)
- Fermented Tomatoes (How to Ferment Cherry Tomatoes)
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Seed to Table
My First Book
A seasonal guide to organically growing, cooking, and preserving food at home. With 21 crop guides, 40+ recipes, and helpful preservation primers.
Fermenting and Pickling
Recipes and resources to help you preserve your harvest or farmer's market haul
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Level Up Your Garden
All about gardening, from herbs to vegetables.
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