The Sunday Paper Podcast

Last week Rahaf Al Khatib talked about the Zionist appropriation and theft of Palestinian food culture, and how she is working to educate people through her cooking.This is the second part of her interview, where she talks about her upcoming community space, Beit Siti.

In 2022 Rahaf started documenting her grandmother’s recipes and sharing tips and tricks such as how to roll Eid biscuits on Instagram. She called this initiative Beit Siti, and the idea soon evolved into a community concept and catering service.

In the meantime Rahaf started Falastini Food Truck and created the menu based on recipes she remembered from her childhood.

Now Rahaf has started renovating a full sized kitchen and shop space for Beit Siti, which is due to open next year. In this second part of my conversation with her, she explains her vision of Beit Siti as a place to nourish community with food, culture and learning.

Check out Beit Siti on Instagram and keep an eye out for their opening date and upcoming community events.

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This episode was made on Wurundjeri land, this land was invaded, stolen and remains under occupation. Colonial violence continues, as does Indigenous resistance.

Our theme music was made by DOBBY.

This episode also features the track ‘companions of Abu Ali’ by The Popular Front.

Matt Chun is our executive producer.

The Sunday Paper Podcast is compiled, mixed and edited by Mell Chun.