In this revisiting of a 2024 episode, chef and author Fadi Kattan talks to Mark and Kate about the dangers of simplifying reality; why we should recognize and champion origin, and how doing so is a lesson in humility; the effect the Israeli conflict has had on agriculture; and his cookbook, Bethlehem.

We're sharing two recipes from Bethlehem on the Bittman Project – Fig Salad, and Mujadara – and you can find them here.

https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/fadi-kattans-fig-salad/

https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/fadi-kattans-mujadara/

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Fadi Kattan Pays a Loving Tribute to Bethlehem