In this tender and deeply grounding episode, we sit with Mai Khader Kakish; storyteller, recipe-keeper, and the heart behind Almond & Fig. 🌿 Mai shares how Almond & Fig began as a way to feel closer to home while her family remained in Palestine; a place to preserve her teta’s recipes and document the stories, wisdom, and traditions woven into every dish. For Mai, food is not just nourishment; it is storytelling, resistance, and the inheritance of a people who survived unimagina...
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In this tender and deeply grounding episode, we sit with Mai Khader Kakish; storyteller, recipe-keeper, and the heart behind Almond & Fig. 🌿 Mai shares how Almond & Fig began as a way to feel closer to home while her family remained in Palestine; a place to preserve her teta’s recipes and document the stories, wisdom, and traditions woven into every dish. For Mai, food is not just nourishment; it is storytelling, resistance, and the inheritance of a people who survived unimagina...
Halema Salamah: A Palestinian Immigrant Who Built a Legacy of Generosity and Grit
Siti's Stories: An Archive of Palestinian Voices
33 minutes
7 months ago
Halema Salamah: A Palestinian Immigrant Who Built a Legacy of Generosity and Grit
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Siti’s Stories, I share the incredible life of my grandmother, Halema Salamah Gaber. Her story is a testament to the spirit of resilience, determination, and boundless generosity. Highlights from the Episode: A Journey Across Oceans:Halema's family's journey to America began with a twist of fate at Ellis Island, leading her father to military service in 1914 where he cut onions and peeled potatoes on a military boat. This unexpected turn g...
Siti's Stories: An Archive of Palestinian Voices
In this tender and deeply grounding episode, we sit with Mai Khader Kakish; storyteller, recipe-keeper, and the heart behind Almond & Fig. 🌿 Mai shares how Almond & Fig began as a way to feel closer to home while her family remained in Palestine; a place to preserve her teta’s recipes and document the stories, wisdom, and traditions woven into every dish. For Mai, food is not just nourishment; it is storytelling, resistance, and the inheritance of a people who survived unimagina...
