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Feb 2025
51m 42s

”I wake up at 6 a.m. going ‘I need laban...

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Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with celebrated chef and author Fadi Kattan on the sidelines of the Emirates LitFest 2025. He talks about how terroir influences the dishes across Palestine and his journey documenting Palestinian food over the years. Chef Fadi runs three restaurants around the world—Fawda in Bethlehem, Akub in London and Louf in Toronto. He ... Show More
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