Za’atar

Za’atar

Za’atar is a spice blend that is often used in the Middle East, consisting of sesame, the herb za’atar, sumac, as well as other traditional spices. Pictured above is za’atar spread on naan, an Indian flatbread, that my mom had made the night before...

My parents

Before this course, I knew of no refugees personally, but my entire life I have been surrounded by immigrants. Both of my parents immigrated to the United States in order to further their educations. My mom came when she was 18, and my dad when he was 21. While...
Paterson

Paterson

This was an example of the fresh produce that was available to purchase in Paterson, New Jersey. Some of these goods were specific to the surrounding areas and cultures, whereas others were staples in any household.
Paterson

Paterson

This was an overview of the food at Abu Rass in Paterson, New Jersey. Included in this meal was hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed bread, and three different types of kebabs.
Borsht Review

Borsht Review

When we were in Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, NY, we visited Tatiana’s Restaurant for lunch. The lunch special, which we all had, was four courses. In the soup course, there were two options for borsht: Ukranian borsht and green borsht. I was unfamiliar with both...