Comments for My Olive Roots

Comment on Vegan Musakhan by Veganuary Daily Journal by a Vegan Veteran - Vegums

Veganuary Daily Journal by a Vegan Veteran - Vegums — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:49:43 +0000

[…] Dinner: We’re off out! Eating out as a vegan isn’t something we need to dread anymore, with almost everywhere at least having an option, and lots having a full menu. Tonight is a Palestinian Kitchen – check out the menu here, and make your own here. […]

Comment on Tabari’s Tale by AHMAD A ABDULHAMID

AHMAD A ABDULHAMID — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:52:13 +0000

Wow! it’s an awsome life story and very touching. I knew Abu-Rashid and his brother Hisham back in the eighties and early nineties when I was working for them at Rany Contracting Company before immigrating to the US.
I learned a lot from Marwan during my time over there working on different projects in Abu Dhabi. He is a great man and was an honor knowing him and our path intertwined back then. Keep it going Abu Rashid!
Ahmad Abdul Hamid

Comment on Tabari’s Tale by Ratheesh

Ratheesh — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 06:05:12 +0000

Our great arabab,

Comment on Aniseed Cookies by Mariam

Mariam — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:31:29 +0000

Hi love these too! Have you tried her manoul recipe ? Any thoughts if so and could you share the recipe

Comment on Laban Immo by Saif

Saif — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:30:53 +0000

This looks very delicious. It reminds me of a jordanian rice dish called mansaf. It is similar to this dish except they added a goat milk called jameed. You mentioned mix spices. What kind of spices you added in this dish?

Thank you

Comment on Juman Pearls by Hadeel Adel Budeiri

Hadeel Adel Budeiri — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:19:52 +0000

I had the previlige of meeting your beautiful mother; Truly she is a great and humble woman who shines inside out. It was her who introduced me to your jewelry, which I totally adore. Proud to have Palestinian women like you to reflect how much beauty Palestine can offer to people all over the world. Wishing you and your beautiful family success and prosperity.

Comment on Lulu Gourmet Crackers by Laila

Laila — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 04:55:48 +0000

Hi! Nadia Tommalieh shared some of your crackers with me. I can’t stop thinking about them! Where can I purchase some of your crackers?

Comment on Kamal Boullata by Linda Nicola

Linda Nicola — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:22:06 +0000

Kamal was the best man at my wedding. I, too, lost touch with him after he left America. I would love to make contact with him again, tell him about my daughter. We have a painting he made for her, using her name in Arabic script in his style. A real treasure.

Comment on Kamal Boullata by Philip Farah

Philip Farah — Sat, 04 May 2019 21:31:34 +0000

Salam.
I’m a friend of Kamal, but lost touch with him since he left the US.
I heard his older brother, Issa, just passed away.
If you are in touch with him, plse convey this message.
This is what I just wrote on Facebook to our Saint George’s Jerusalem group:

Sorry to be bearer of sad new, but Dr. Issa Boullata, the most amazing teacher I had at any level (KG to Ph.D.) recently passed away. Jonathan Kuttab informed me yesterday. He was an accomplished author and intellectual, with many publications. He was an expert on modern Arabic poetry, especially Iraqi poet Bader Shaker al-Sayyab, but also on many other topics. I can say with the absolutely NO reservation that he had more impact on my understanding of the world than anyone else. He taught us Arabic language and literature, but really also Arab history and philosophy, and made us so proud of our Arab identity. His classes were so much fun; he was like a performer in front of the class. Brilliant, funny, and very engaging. We really looked forward to his classes.

Below is his latest book, really a love poem written for his Jerusalem. I encourage all of you to get a copy (or more, to give as gifts.)

Comment on Kaak and Maamoul by Jo-Ann Tabry

Jo-Ann Tabry — Sun, 21 Apr 2019 03:24:20 +0000

Thank you for the recipe Tanya. Happy Easter to you all! I was just telling my cousin today I never learned to make Kaak or mamoul. I have all of Tante Margo’s molds but I have never ventured to make them. Now that I have Tante Yvonne’s recipe I may give it a try :o)