Dayfa Khatun, a name that resonates through the annals of Islamic history, was not just a princess; she was a formidable regent who...

Introduction: A Culinary Journey to Kurdistan When we think of Middle Eastern food, dishes like baklava, kebabs, and dolma often come to mind. These culinary delights have captured the hearts and taste buds of people worldwide. However, their origins are often misattributed, lost in the annals of history and the shifting borders of empires. This blog post embarks on a journey to uncover the deep-rooted Kurdish heritage of these beloved foods, a history that is as rich and fla

Introduction: A Culinary Journey to the Heart of Kurdistan Food is more than sustenance; it is a living record of a people's history, culture, and identity. Every dish tells a story, a narrative woven from the threads of ancient traditions, geographical landscapes, and the collective memory of generations. Yet, in the complex tapestry of Middle Eastern history, some of these culinary stories have been obscured, their origins misattributed, and their heritage claimed by domina

Food is more than just sustenance; it is a living record of a people's history, culture, and identity. Every dish tells a story, a narrative woven from the threads of tradition, geography, and the collective memory of generations. For the Kurdish people, a nation with a rich and ancient heritage, this is especially true. Yet, for too long, the vibrant and diverse tapestry of Kurdish cuisine has been overshadowed, its origins often misattributed to the dominant cultures of the

Food is more than sustenance; it is a story, a history, and a legacy. In the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern cuisine, many threads have been woven together over centuries. However, some of these threads, particularly those of the Kurdish people, have been either overlooked or intentionally misattributed. This article embarks on a journey to reclaim the narrative, exploring the Kurdish origins and influences on beloved dishes like baklava, kebabs, dolma, and kala pacha (Pache)

Introduction When you savor a piece of sweet, nutty baklava, or enjoy a succulent kebab, what cuisine comes to mind? For many, the answer is Turkish, Greek, or perhaps Persian. While these cultures have undeniably contributed to the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern food, many of these beloved dishes have deeper, more ancient roots in a land and culture that is often overlooked: Kurdistan. The Kurdish people, an ethnic group indigenous to a mountainous region spanning parts of

The culinary landscape of the Middle East is a rich tapestry woven from centuries of cultural exchange, trade, and tradition. Yet, within this vibrant mosaic, the contributions of one of the region’s oldest and largest indigenous peoples—the Kurds—are often overlooked or absorbed into the national cuisines of the countries they inhabit. From the mountains of Kurdistan, a region spanning parts of modern-day Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Iran, comes a culinary heritage that is as an