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Medieval Egyptian and Modern Iraqi Recipes for Ramadan

Medieval Egyptian and Modern Iraqi Recipes for Ramadan

Distinguished cookery author Nawal Nasrallah recommends three recipes to help hydrate and eat during the month of fasting.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Nawal Nasrallah
Torsheedeh: The Significance of Being a Sour Iranian Woman

Torsheedeh: The Significance of Being a Sour Iranian Woman

Parisa Parnian aka the Savage Muse of Los Angeles, recalls the moment of her youthful liberation.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Anna Lekas Miller
Green Almonds in Ramallah

Green Almonds in Ramallah

Palestinian-Californian cook and author Wafa Shami ecstatically recalls the youthful joy of eating green almonds.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Brahim El Guabli
Ma’moul: Toward a Philosophy of Food

Ma’moul: Toward a Philosophy of Food

Bethlehem chef and writer Fadi Kattan muses on the philosophy of food and faith, choosing local tradition over...

15 APRIL 2022 • By Ella Shohat
Recipe for a Good Life: a Poem

Recipe for a Good Life: a Poem

British Iranian sound artist Fari Bradley has sorted out the important things in life.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Mehnaz Afridi
Food in Palestine: Five Videos From Nasser Atta

Food in Palestine: Five Videos From Nasser Atta

A Palestinian journalist passionate about depicting life across the country, Nasser Atta shares with TMR five food videos.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Malika Moustadraf
The Law and Politics of Food Sovereignty

The Law and Politics of Food Sovereignty

Cultural anthropologist Matthew Canfield explains the socio-legal basics of food sovereignty and sustainable farming.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Matthew C. Canfield
“Breaking Bread, Building Bridges”: a Film Review

“Breaking Bread, Building Bridges”: a Film Review

Mischa Geracoulis reviews an Arab-Jewish food for peace documentary shot in Haifa.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Alia Mossallam
The Scandal of Ronit Baranga’s “All Things Sweet and Painful”

The Scandal of Ronit Baranga’s “All Things Sweet and Painful”

Philosophy professor David Capps discusses our perception of Israeli sculptress Ronit Baranga's controversial art.

15 APRIL 2022 • By David Capps
Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian Family Dinners in London

Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian Family Dinners in London

London-based journalist Layla Maghribi recalls her family dinners in Libyan, Palestinian and Syrian culinary traditions.

15 APRIL 2022 • By Fari Bradley
The Angels of Desire

The Angels of Desire

Youssef Rakha meditates on dreams and desire, and why he might just be ready to die for a...

15 MARCH 2022 • By Youssef Rakha
Chewing Viagra Gum, the Audio Version!

Chewing Viagra Gum, the Audio Version!

Malu Halasa performs Mai Ghoussoub's groundbreaking essay, "Chewing Viagra Gum."

15 MARCH 2022 • By Rana Asfour
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