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In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
Food
October 30, 2014
In France, kebabs get wrapped up in identity politics
In a country whose national identity is so closely connected to its cuisine, France's hard right has seized on a…
Syrians find refuge in food, bringing cuisine to Egypt
Food
February 27, 2013
Syrians find refuge in food, bringing cuisine to Egypt
At first glance, Al-Shami Shawerma could be just another Egyptianized Syrian sandwich shop catering to the lunch rush around Hosary…
Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma
Life & Style
January 24, 2011
Postcard from Langkawi: Seaside shawerma
After embracing a long journey in the land of Malaysia which included cave-exploring, night-walks in the jungle, swimming off abandoned…
Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul
Life & Style
January 16, 2011
Postcard from Turkey: The rainy streets of Istanbul
In junior high school, I learned the historical value of Constantinya (Constantinople), the city now known as Istanbul. Stories of…