One of my son’s closest friends happens to be of Lebanese descent. The first time my son went over to his friend’s, he returned home and exclaimed rhetorically “Why can’t you make food like theirs?” I didn’t have much a choice; this one question set into motion the quest to add a few more recipes to our arsenal.
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Author: annika
Annika Patel was born in India, raised in Canada, and now lives in the English countryside. She spent nearly two decades as an aerospace engineer before returning to her lifelong love of storytelling. She is the photographer and writer behind Conifères & Feuillus, a 2018 finalist for the IACP Digital Media Award, known for its contemplative photography and intimate, personal storytelling. Drawn to environmental and humanitarian themes, she writes about belonging, identity, and immigrant experiences.

