As war has been raging in Gaza, I think many Arabs like me have felt bad about focusing on things that seem frivolous or insensitive in the context of such suffering.   I don’t want to get holier than thou.  There are many battles in the Middle East — some horrific beyond words such as what is happening in Gaza, Syria and Iraq.  Religion, culture and history all play a part in those and less violent confrontations.  Food, too.  I […]

Categories: Lebanese recipes, memory and culture • Tags: Gaza, Israel, lebanon