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Bravo’s new show:: “Shahs of Sunset”

On January 24, 2012 · In Iran, Israel, Los Angeles, Middle East
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I’m sitting here in Westwood, the hometown of UCLA & a huge Persian population, nibbling on Sangak (a wheat-sourdough flat bread known to be Iran’s national bread) dipping in Most o’Moussir (yogurt with shallots) and Ghormeh Sabzi (an herb stew with Leek, Parsley, fenugreek, kidney beans & various ingredients depending on region), all bought from [...]

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Israel:: Jerusalem, Motherland.

On November 11, 2010 · In Jerusalem
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I realized at the end of my 3 week trip in May to Turkey, Greece & Israel, that I didn’t find the time to write about my daily experiences in Israel. The only one I wrote about was the grotesque experience when camping with the Bedouins. It’s been 5 months since that trip, and I’m [...]

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Camping in the Bedouin Tents in Negev Desert

On June 9, 2010 · In Israel
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Who are the Bedouin tribe people? I’m still not all clear of their history. But they are known as a small population of Arab people who are the wanderers of the desert. They stick with their tribal traditions, are strict Muslims, roam the desert with their Camels and Goats. Most are not really educated. A [...]

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