Palestinian Who's Who: Reem Assil This Is Palestine

Host Diana Buttu speaks with Palestinian-Syrian chef and Bay Area activist Reem Assil. The episode delves into Reem’s new cookbook Arabiyya: Recipes from the Life of an Arab in Diaspora, touching on how her Arab heritage influences her social justice-centered approach to food, the challenges she faced building an Arab community restaurant in the heart of Oakland, and more. Listen to learn more about the powerful work Reem Assil is doing and what exciting plans she has to come.