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like a strawberry milk Tony Tahhan » Olive Juice I used to love exploring Aleppo by cab. Occasionally I’ll catch myself daydreaming about these simple, ordinary memories: leaning forward from the sidewalk of a bustling street; hailing a cab in the ancient city. The experience made me feel like a local, like a halabi. As I waited for a cab to pull over, I would practice how to pronounce the name of the street or destination where I wanted to go. I miss these small yellow cabs (even with all their honking) In Aleppo, if you’re male, you’re expected to ride in the passenger seat alongside the driver. Once I sat in the passenger seat, a few utterances of my soft-spoken Arabic were usually enough to cause intrigue. After a few guesses, I would clarify that I was an American studying food culture in Syria. Cab rides provided great opportunities for cultural exchange. One thing I learned about Syrian cuisine is that it is resourceful. mise en place thick slices sprinkle with salt drain the eggplants The meat is important. maldoum (ملضوم) Print

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