Infographic Fun: Palestinian Embroidery (Part 1)
I wanted to showcase something good about Palestine and my favorite Palestinian cultural item (aside from food 😋) is Palestinian embroidery. There really is too much information to show in one infographic, so I decided to showcase the overall differences between thobes by general region.
That Translator Can Cook: Shulbato
I made the mistake of making shulbato as an entrée even though it’s a side dish because as an entrée, it provides you waaay too much fiber…
That Translator Can Cook: Maftoul
In Arabic, the word “maftoul” comes from the root “fa-ta-la”, meaning to twist or to roll, which is how maftoul is made…
That Translator Can Cook: Sumagiyya
While sumagiyya is made throughout the Levant (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine), it is a Gazan staple…
That Translator Can Cook: Maqluba
While the maqluba recipe can be found in a thirteenth-century Baghdad cookbook, it is mainly considered to be a Palestinian specialty…
That Translator Can Cook: Kunafeh
When and where kunafeh originated: it is agreed that it was invented either in the 10th century or the 15th century, but some say it originated in Egypt or the Umayyad Empire and others say it originated in Nablus, Palestine.
That Translator Can Cook: Dukkah
Dukkah is also written as ‘duqqa,’ ‘do’ah,’ and ‘du’ah’ and derives from the Arabic root meaning ‘to crush.’…
That Translator Can Cook: Musakhan
Musakhan is one of the most popular and well-known Palestinian dishes. According to a Friday article, it was traditionally made after the olive-pressing season…
That Translator Can Cook: Rumaniyya
Rumaniyya is unique to Gaza, I believe, which is why I’ve never eaten it before, as I’ve only traveled around the West Bank…