We never grieved losing the beach in Alexandria. I wonder if the Mediterranean Sea itself grieved the loss. Alexandria, Egypt, where my family is from, is the great city that was founded by Alexander the Great himself. When you think of Egypt, it’s likely you don’t think of a beach culture. But for centuries, Alexandria was…

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“You have to stir it.” Growing up with an Arab, but also Mediterranean mom was in some ways lost on me. I love being Arab, but no one in my family called me a good cook. I had no appreciation for our food. But now, I see food as embedded in our tradition.

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