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. Â He was abundantly helpful and welcoming, even during this short business transaction. Â Awhile later, I stopped by his office just to say hi, and he invited me to his home for a Ramadan dinner. Â He and his wife cooked […]
August 11, 2010
A few weeks before I left for Palestine one of my professors suggested that, when I arrive, I make a point to write down anything that surprises me. These are the things, he said, that one forgets after becoming more accustomed to a new country or culture. SERVICE OR TAXI? EITHER WAY, A NICE CONVERSATION. […]
July 28, 2010
My first stop in what will hopefully be a year spent in the Middle East, is Nablus, Palestine. I will stay here for just over two months, teaching a journalism workshop for students at An Najah University. I live in a beautiful apartment in “majeen,†a neighborhood just outside the center of Nablus. The complex […]
