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30/06/2026

I tried a new recipe from a beautiful cookbook called I sleep in my Kitchen, written by a Palestinian American Mariam Daud. It is a blend of Palestinian recipes handed down for her mother and classic American recipes.

The recipe I choose was a tomato Galette with Za'atar and it was amazing!! Gelattes have their origin in France, and the exact region depends on the type of Galette you are referring too. Za'atar is a Middle Eastern blend of spices used in many places within the Levant and worldwide. It is deeply rooted in Palestinian culture where it is grown in the West Bank providing livelihoods for woman's agriculture; and labneh which is also used widely in Middle Eastern cooking. Labneh is thicker that Greek yogurt, which give this dish and extra layer of flavor to enjoy. Combining these two cultures together produce a beautiful and delicious meal that I will probably make time and time again, especially now that heirloom tomato season is upon us!

I thoroughly enjoyed this recipe so much so, that I was so excited to eat it, that I forgot to take a picture of the finished galette right out of the oven. Oh well! It was still delicious😋

18/06/2026

My favorite flower is a Marigold, although I love all flowers, there is something about this flower that makes me feel very happy. The colors, the abundance, the smell and also the ability to fend off bad bugs in the garden. Either way it is beautiful, and the colors always amaze me. This year I planted a different variety, but the one pictured always reseeds in my garden year after year and it makes my heart happy to see. This year I was a bit worried it would not come back, but 4 plants popped up!! It shows me that even in the worst conditions with little support one can rise up and be as strong and resilient as this marigold despite all odds being against it. Maybe that is why I love them so much, especially this year. The picture below is from last year, the ones growing now are just now getting flowers, but I am so excited to see them. Collecting Marigold seeds is very easy and everyone should do it! That way you can plant for the next year, or you can just let them reseed and see if they come back next year too.
Be well~ T

14/06/2026

I was able to finally try a new recipe from a beautiful cookbook, Palestine on A Plate by Joudie Kalla, with the Palestinian Kousa squash I grew right in my garden!! This cookbook has some incredible recipes. I decided to try a vegetarian dish that incorporated this delicious variety. I also made pita bread to go along with the dish as suggested in the recipe and it was so simple to make!! I unfortunately did not get a picture of the finished dish, because I made a bit of a mistake with the size squash I used. The recipe calls for young, picked Zucchinis. I used a more mature one and it did not cook the way it would have if I had followed the directions 😣, so don't make my mistake, but it was still delicious!

I was also able to save some seeds!!

If you are looking to expand your palate and also your knowledge of different cultures and their people, this cookbook would be a beautiful start! The recipes were simple, delicious and the ingredients you can easily get at your local grocery story. I found the Bulgar at Kroger!!

I will make this recipe again, but next time with younger zucchinis.

If you decide to get this cookbook, I encourage you to read her story in the beginning. Sometimes we are so excited to try new things, that we forget that sharing food has become an act of resistance for the Palestinian people. To be remembered. To live on after they leave this world. To say I existed despite all the displacement and harm done against the Palestinian people. Food is community, connection, memories, and hope for better days.
May Palestine be free
🇵🇸✌️T

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03/06/2026

The Palestinian Kousa Squash is prolific and delicious! Sauteed in a little olive oil, seasoned with some Zaatar, Chefs Kiss!! Unfortunately, the squash bugs got some of them before I could get them, but some are still producing which is always exciting! I will be collecting seed from one, that has grown HUGE!! This variety is best picked small, as it is usually used for stuffing. I love growing herbs and veggies from different parts of the world. It connects me to my humanity for others and teaches me about how we are all interconnected by sharing food while oceans apart. It immerses me in their culture and what I find is that we are in a lot of ways no different from each other. We love, we cry, we have family, we experience joy, sadness, grief and we also dance, sing and celebrate our loved ones from the first steps of our children to engagements and birthdays.

Since I do not have the financial means to travel, eating and learning about different cultures through food helps me to connect with them. Everyone should do this! Not only is it fun to grow and eat good food; it is fun to learn about new places. Also, I love poetry and what better way to celebrate women from around the world! I purchased the Poetry of Arab Women from Interlink Publishing , go check them out and see the large selection of books from a Palestinian owned bookstore!! They have so many good books to choose from around the world!!

More to come about this variety!

🇵🇸✌️
May Palestine be free
Love, T

14/05/2026

Very Excited about this variety! The variegation on the leaves is absolutely amazing and really look cool in Black and White Photography. They are actually bigger than the pictures give them justice for and have little squash on them now. I will be collecting seed from this batch hopefully. Seed saving in vital to preserve this beautiful squash variety from Palestine 🇵🇸 Looking forward to admiring this beloved Palestinian Variety and helping them to preserve the seeds for future generations to enjoy and remember the beautiful people of Palestine, their land and their culture.

Palestinian Kousa Summer Squash 2026

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