16. Origins of Kunafa

<p>We attempt to track down the birthplace of decadent cheese kunafa with two food historians and cookbook authors—Dima Sharif and Mary Isin—who share the medieval Arab and Ottoman stories respectively.</p> <p>Find the complete transcript of this episode on our blog <a href="https://www.fryingpanadventures.com/the-deep-fried-podcast/kunafa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</p> <p><strong>About Our Guest Speakers:</strong></p> <p>Dima Sharif is the author of <a href= "https://moonehllc.com/collections/edible-gifts-gift-baskets/products/plated-heirlooms-ds-cookbook" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Plated Heirlooms</a>, an encyclopaedic collection of Palestinian recipes.</p> <p>Mary Isin has researched Ottoman cuisine extensively and published a number of articles and books, including the <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Bountiful-Empire-History-Ottoman-Cuisine/dp/1780239041" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bountiful Empire: A History of Ottoman Cuisine</a> and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Sherbet-Spice-Complete-Turkish-Desserts/dp/1848858981" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sherbet and Spice: The Complete Story of Turkish Sweets and Desserts</a>.</p> <p><strong>Instagram handles:</strong> Dima Sharif (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/dimasharifonline" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@dimasharifonline</a>), Mary Isin (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/isinmary/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@isinmary</a>) Frying Pan Adventures (<a href= "https://instagram.com/fryingpanadventures" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@fryingpanadventures</a>).</p>