#belonging – Saima Adil Sitwat

FOOD AT HOME

A Palestinian-American talks about finding a place to belong in food. For the last episode in Food at Home series, meet my friend Laila El-Haddad. Like many in the Palestinian diaspora, “food is a place” for Laila. A people driven out of their home by political conflict, Palestinians find solace in creating the sights and smells of homeContinue reading “FOOD AT HOME”

FOOD AT HOME

Monica Brown At the age of 14, Monica Brown moved from Colombia in South America to Columbia, Md. She was familiar with the country because of past travels and looked forward to the move. “Since I came here for the first time, I said that I want to live in the United States,” said Monica.Continue reading “FOOD AT HOME”

Food at Home

Melody Nangle talks about food and fusion of identity Melody Nangle was born in Flushing, New York, to parents who were immigrants from Caribbean islands. She grew up in a multigenerational household, surrounded by cultural foods at home. “As a teenager, I was like, c’mon! I just want McDonalds for a change!” But once Melody movedContinue reading “Food at Home”

Food at Home

Soo Koo talks about family, global citizenship and the creative power of food Soo Koo serves as the Deputy Director for Maryland Governor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs. Originally from South Korea, Soo came to the United States in 2010 to attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. She comes from a family where women cook exquisite mealsContinue reading “Food at Home”

FOOD at HOME

Talking Food, Family and Pulao with Rabia Chaudry Rabia Chaudry is an attorney, a New York Times best-selling author, documentary producer and podcaster. She is also a foodie. When I first joined the Facebook group DMV Halal Reviews, I was surprised to see rigorous critique of restaurants from someone I had only known as a passionateContinue reading “FOOD at HOME”