Syrian cuisine is a hearty, healthy and ingredient-driven collision of ancient spices and techniques. Here in Canada, it’s also become a tool to heal the emotional and economic trauma of war. We speak to founders and staff from Newcomer Kitchen and Les Filles Fattoush, two organizations that are using Syrian food as a way forward for refugees. It’s an episode full of emotion, hope and the healing power of cooking, storytelling and singing together in the kitchen with friends.

Featuring:

Cara Benjamin-Pace, Co-founder and Executive Director, Newcomer Kitchen

Rahaf Alakbani, Co-founder, Newcomer Kitchen

Adelle Tarzibachi, Co-founder, Les Filles Fattoush

Wiam Aljourny, Cook, Les Filles Fattoush

Credits:

Host – Angelyn Francis

Executive Producer - Sonja Draskovic

Producer(s) – Nick Rose, Pam Austin

Creative Lead(s) – Ryan Paterson, Elaine Song

Writer – Andrew Caie

Editing, Mixing and Composing: Chris Perry