Hello Food Lovers!
The Odehlicious is a food blog that was created in the last quarter of 2019 which is about cooking and sharing international/foreign food recipes. As we are Muslim family, this food blog is primarily focused on Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Filipino and Asian Cuisine that are Halal.
What makes this blog halal is that we focus recipes that does not contain Alcohol or Pork meat. We are sharing mostly in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Asian Cuisine (Indian, Malaysian, Thailand, etc) since they are popular among halal eaters.
Nonetheless, If you are you are looking for non-alcoholic or pork-free recipes, this is the right blog to read.
Our Story
The Odehlicious was created by both Saif & Cecilie ("Chelly") in 2019 as a family passion project inspired by halal food, culture, and home cooking traditions.
Saif grew up surrounded by cooking influences from both sides of his family. His father is Jordanian, and his mother, Cecilie, is from the Philippines. Both are skilled cooks, and many of Saif’s early inspirations came from family recipes, travel experiences, and lessons passed down from his late grandmother.
Cecilie has been involved with The Odehlicious since the beginning, as many of the Middle Eastern and Filipino recipes featured on the blog are inspired by her cooking and heritage. She is a retired registered nurse who worked in Kuwait for 30 years before returning to the Philippines which she continues to manage and oversees all content and day-to-day decisions.
Today, the blog continues to share timeless recipes and food stories from different cultures around the world.