November 21, 2010
This dish is Palestinian comfort food at its best. It’s great for a big crowd. I cooked it for two couchsurfers and a friend, and we finished every bite! 1 cup rice 1 cup brown lentils (soaked beforehand) 3 cups water 3 tsp cumin salt and pepper to taste 4 large onions 3 TBSP butter […]
November 17, 2010
A great way to stimulate conversation and get strangers to bond, is to feed them! This meal is for vegetarians (but not vegans – it’s cheesy). It’s an American-ish meal with a splash of the Middle East. Perfect for ex-pats who crave something familiar. Served with Palestinian Taybeh beer and Eid cookies for dessert. Salad […]
September 15, 2010
I met Abu Fadi when I was mailing a package to the U.S. for a friend. He was abundantly helpful and welcoming, even during this short business transaction. Awhile later, I stopped by his office just to say hi, and he invited me to his home for a Ramadan dinner. He and his wife cooked […]
August 1, 2010
Abu Moammar is a farmer in Iraq Burin who has faced much loss. He told us about life as a farmer in the village. Watch a video of Abu Moammar discussing life in Iraq Burin (English with Arabic subtitles).
August 1, 2010
Abu Nasser is a farmer, but his children must seek other forms of employment. He spoke to us at his beautiful home, describing interactions with Israeli soldiers. In the below video, Abu Nasser describes being asked by Israeli soldiers to leave his land.
