Chef Mona Zahed has emerged as a beacon of hope in Gaza, continuing her culinary practice amid the ongoing crisis. At 38, with four children to care for, she navigates the dire circumstances of life under siege while releasing her cookbook 'Tabkha,' which features 20 traditional recipes and displays the resilience of Palestinian culture through artistry from 21 contributors. Despite the challenges of living in a destroyed environment with scarce resources, Zahed's commitment to cooking persists as a form of survival and cultural preservation.
In the heart of Gaza, during the darkest days of Israel's 18-month genocide, Chef Mona Zahed continued to cook.
We live in a home that's partially fallen apart, in an area of Gaza that's seen a lot of destruction. Many buildings are just piles of rubble.
Before the genocide began, Zahed ran a teaching center and her husband managed his own pharmacy while their kids attended school.
Tabkha also features illustrations made by 21 artists, showcasing 20 traditional Palestinian recipes born from extreme hardship.
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