The Secret Behind a Beloved Palestinian Dessert
Mastic feels like stones between the fingers and turns pliant between the teeth — although “if you bite it, it… Read More »The Secret Behind a Beloved Palestinian Dessert
Mastic feels like stones between the fingers and turns pliant between the teeth — although “if you bite it, it… Read More »The Secret Behind a Beloved Palestinian Dessert
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