So how do you send off a legend like Muhammad Ali?!? Its very hard, but after watching video after video of his funeral it dawned on me how much more amazing this man was than i had ever thought.
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Last week a young girl aged 15 won an award. Why is this relevant? because she is Palestinian and also a Brit. Her poem 'Birds Not bombs' retells the story of The nakba -
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In the West bank things are difficult, but nothing is stopping two men from living their dream to open and run a food truck serving delicious food. The first of its kind in Palestine which opened in Ramallah in a fruit and vegetable market.
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I have some amazing news if you haven't already seen online, my book Palestine On A Plate is now ready for pre-order on Amazon. Since launching yesterday it was ranked....
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Lina Sleibi, has had music in her blood since birth. She comes from an artistic family in Palestine and through out her young diverse career as a singer she has reached a wonderful high note by covering the ever so famous Dalida's song Helwa ya Baladi.
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I just saw this and i love it. I think that Adele's song has seen many versions come out of it and many sarcastically. But this one is just my favourite. I love the hope and rawness of it. Also the music from Adele just make sit work perfectly. Listen to the words and think......
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This year has been filled with some amazing things happening to me and Palestine On A Plate. And if it wasn't for all of you amazing people
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I have really enjoyed hosting my supperclubs this past year and have had the most amazing incredible success selling them out in a day. I guess all my custoemrs of past have been waiting for a little come back. Well here i am again. I am going to be hosting one supperclub a month till my book comes out and maybe even more than one a month.
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I know that i told you last week about my new cookbook Palestine On A Plate, and that it is coming out this Autumn with Jacqui Small Publishing. I cannot believe what a gorgeous book it is shaping up to be. You will love it.
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In times of hardship and war some people get it right. And by this i am talking about an Israeli cafe owner who has been promoting peace and togetherness by offering discounts to Jews and Arabs who eat and sit together. Breaking bread together so to speak.
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Hello everybody,
Just wanted to let you know that tickets for my supperclub are now live for my Jamie Oliver Foundation Palestinian Dinner.
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The Keffiyeh has been synonymous with Palestinian people for as long as i can remember. It is a symbol of courage, resistance and identity. It was made famous by Yasser Afarat as a peice of clothing he wore daily and became a part of Palestinian pride.
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I started this app/blog with the intention to bring a voice to Palestinian Food, Culture and history. I have loved receiving all types of messages and connecting with people from all over who have shown support and some whose eyes have been opened. This world of the internet and cyberspace is truly wonderful.
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I have been asked to host a Supper Club this October in part of the Nour Festival that happens yearly in London. I immediately said YES as more people should be aware of the the gorgeous cuisine of Palestine.
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So i heard the most wonderful news the other day about Jon Snow and how he 'smuggled' a Palestinian's art work out of Gaza for a show in London In Kings Cross. The artist is not able to travel out of Gaza and therefore Mr Snow kindly took the artwork out of Palestine himself.
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So I've been lucky enough to have cooked for some wonderful people since i have been a chef. And more so since i have started my Palestine on a Plate Journey. I created a menu that i felt was diverse, and large enough to show some particular favourites of my country and hopefully ones that you will love too.
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One of the most interesting thing about our times and generation is the news and how we can access it so quickly. I love all things positive and don't watch regular news that much unless there is something catastrophic that is happening and needs our attention.
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Since beginning this journey of Palestine On A Plate i have had some wonderful encounters with people and some also very aggressive ones too. But since I am here to promote positive sides of Palestine, i shall not go down that road.
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