Palestinians Living Abroad Share The Meals That Connect Them To Home
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Four home cooks in the diaspora share what they cook to keep Palestinian foodways alive.
How does one approach the Palestinian table? Considering Palestine’s ancient history of political occupations and the fresh trauma of settler-colonial violence, bringing an appetite is not enough. As Israeli forces impound homes and fence off swaths of farmland, the doggedness of Palestine’s farm-to-table philosophy seems to have deepened. In cookbooks and at community events chaired by those in the Palestinian diaspora, we’re seeing sustained emphasis on the archiving of regional nuances and local sourcing traditions. There is even a seed bank movement to preserve heirloom stock. The urgency that animates these endeavors is quite palpable.More Related News