Kategori: PalestinianCuisine

7th of MayWith just one week until the finale, where we come together to highlight and celebrate Palestinian culture, falafel is proudly on the menu. Before it became a global street food favorite or a trendy vegan bite, falafel was a cherished staple in Palestinian homes—served with love, memory, and quiet resistance. Chickpeas, herbs, spices,…

2 of MayThis week is cookie week 🇵🇸  Palestinian Cookies with a Story: Ka’ak bi Ajwa • Ma’amoul • Jerusalem Ka’ak • Makrouta These aren’t just sweets—they’re centuries of culture, memory, and sumud (steadfastness), shaped into dough and passed from mother to daughter. 🥮 From the semolina-filled rings of Ka’ak bi Ajwa, to the delicate,…

23 of april🇵🇸 Hummus (حمّص) is Palestinian. Full stop. Before it was a grocery store snack or a cafe trend, hummus was a sacred staple on Palestinian tables—served with love, history, and resistance. 🥄 Chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic. Simple ingredients, ancient roots. In Palestine, hummus isn’t just food—it’s sumud (steadfastness), it’s land, it’s memory. But…

16 of april🌿 Za’atar Is Resistance 🇵🇸 Za’atar isn’t just a spice blend. It’s history. It’s memory. It’s defiance growing wild through cracked concrete in colonized lands. In Palestine, za’atar — the fragrant wild herb — is more than flavor. It’s cultural identity. It’s a livelihood. It’s freedom. And it’s been criminalized. Since 2006, foraging…