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30 September 1956. Algiers. A young Muslim law student named Zohra Drif dresses up as a European and walks into an ice cream parlor full of French families enjoying the warm Sunday afternoon. She has a peach Melba at the bar, leaves a bomb in a bag and walks out. The bag detonates, killing three […]
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Many of the most beloved Christmas songs were written by Jewish composers who shaped Americans’ conception of the holiday. From White Christmas to Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer to Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jews created much of the soundtrack of the holiday. Why are so many of the most beloved Christmas songs Jewish […]
Growing up in a small village in Ethiopia in the 1980s, Mazi Melesa Pilip led a simple life. Her family didn’t have running water in their home. There were no microwaves nor many cars. They ate what they could get their hands on, and they had very little access to education. Every Friday night when […]
The secret to making good faux shrimp starts with picking the right fish. Alaskan pollock (zahabnon), has a texture for frying that’s both light and sturdy. Don’t Forget the Creamy, Cheesy Grits! Now, we’re talking about my childhood memories! This is a recipe for the adult version of grits, when you don’t mind a little […]
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