Sacred Cuisine: A Journey of Palestinian Heritage and Culinary Identity with Izzeldin Bukhari

In this episode of In My Kitchen with Paula, I sit down with Palestinian chef, storyteller, and founder of Sacred Cuisine, Izzeldin Abdul Aziz Bukhari.Speaking from the Old City of Jerusalem, Izzeldin shares the story of his family’s migration from Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Jerusalem in 1616, his Sufi roots, and how food became both a form of meditation and a powerful vehicle for preserving Palestinian culture and identity.You’ll Hear AboutHow food carries history, grief, connection, and hope across generationsMemories of grandmother’s kitchens in Gaza and the role food plays in family connectionThe history and symbolism behind the Palestinian dish RummaniyehWhat it means to build and operate a culinary business as a Palestinian living under occupationFood as an act of cultural preservation and resistanceThis is an unforgettable conversation about heritage, hospitality, identity, and the sacred role food plays in bringing people together.HELPFUL LINKSSacred Cuisine:   www.sacred-cuisine.comIzzeldin’s email:  [email protected] Cuisine on Instagram: instagram.com/SacredCuisineIzzeldin’s Rummaniyeh Recipe: Find it at exploreinmykitchen.comSUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEWIf you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review.SAY HELLOIn My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food.  We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast.I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways:Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers.  More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes.DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at [email protected]