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17/06/20

Preparing for the Winter Solstice

Preparing for the Winter Solstice with Falastin: A Cookbook

An open cookbook shows colourful salad dishes in green and brown bowls on a rippled light cloth. A yellow gourd lies nearby, evoking the _Falastin_ cookbook style.

As we prepare for the winter solstice this coming Sunday, we have been reading Falastin: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi & Tara Wrigley. The book is a vibrant collection of recipes that reflect Palestinian traditions but are also utterly contemporary. Using ingredients in simple and revolutionary ways Falastin is a wonderful way to plan a comforting feast for the solstice. We are drawn to the green lentils, chard capsicum and warm tahini. And the opportunity to bring out the preserved lemons and squash.

Winter solstice celebrates the longest hours of darkness or the rebirth of the sun and is believed to hold a powerful energy for regeneration, renewal and self-reflection. In this time, and on this rainy weekend, take a moment to come together, to toast the past few months and the new time that we are entering into. Shop Kitchen, here.

A leafy green plant in a white ceramic vase sits on a wooden surface, partially lit by sunlight. The setting reflects Palestinian traditions.
Falastin: A Cookbook_ lies open on a white cloth, displaying beetroot dip and creamy spreads garnished with herbs and colourful toppings.

Winter solstice celebrates the longest hours of darkness or the rebirth of the sun and is believed to hold a powerful energy for regeneration, renewal and self-reflection.

A white plant pot sits next to a yellow plate of citrus fruits, including lemons. The scene reflects bright flavours typical of Palestinian recipes.

Rachel Carley

A dimly lit dining table with a candle, a plate of Palestinian recipes, greens, and gourds creates a warm, cosy atmosphere.
A hand points to an orange dish on a brown plate amidst a communal dining setting described in Falastin: A Cookbook.
A dimly lit table features candles, Palestinian dishes, and a potted plant, with dried plants and curtains adorning the background.

Winter Solstice