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Aya and Ayana reflect on za’atar, its deep presence in Palestinian kitchens, and the ban on foraging it that is selectively enforced against Palestinians. Aya emphasizes a deep connection to the land, carried through the flavors of Palestinian food and the scent of its kitchens.
Aya and Ayana explore how olive trees shape Palestinian lifeways through everyday routines and long-held traditions. Olives are rooted in memory, community, and resilience and remain deeply defining across the region.
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Aya shares about both the symbols and material history of watermelon and prickly pear in Palestine, From reminders of resilience and patience to subtle efforts of resistance, this episode leaves us with the sweet promise of freedom and liberation to come.