In the Kitchen with Chef Izzeldin Bukhari

A cross-cultural conversation about Palestinian cooking, farming, and diasporic cuisine, with renowned Palestinian chef . Additional special guests to be announced!
Jerusalem-based Palestinian chef Izzeldin Bukhari is on a mission to preserve and celebrate Palestine’s culinary heritage, with a special focus on somi, a longstanding vegetarian food tradition.
Ahead of his supper club events, community gatherings and fundraising events in Toronto, chef Izzeldin stops by Another Story Bookshop to share recipes and stories behind beloved favourites like rummaniyeh and baba ghanoush, of the Palestinian connection to the land, of plant life and farming practices common across Palestine and Turtle Island, and to read from his contributions to the anthology "Daybreak in Gaza" and Amnesty International's upcoming online cookbook "Recipes of Resilience: Flavours of Palestine."
In Chef Izzeldin's words, "We are home to dishes that reflect our ancestors’ deep understanding of their soil, their ingredients, and their homeland. Our aim is to keep that tradition alive, despite the relentless political and cultural pressures threatening its existence, and share that with the world."
This event will include light refreshments and a sampling of savoury and sweet dishes to welcome you to chef Izzeldin's home away from home.Interested in attending one of his hosted meals in Toronto and beyond? RSVP at Canada 2026 Tour – Sacred Cuisine <https://sacred-cuisine.com/canada2026/>.