The Comfort Kitchen

01/01/2026

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May 2026 bring change for the better for everyone 🙏🏾

My family kept Palestine at the heart of our celebrations this year.

In india we decorated the house and made Christmas sweets together for the first time in years.

In the last couple weeks I’ve celebrated this festive season with with the other half of my family and friends here in the UK.

It is a privilege to have this when so many in the world don’t.

I’ll be cooking for Palestine again on the 10th of January 2026.

Details to follow
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26/12/2025

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Part2: Harrhy family Christmas dinner

Perfect roast turkey, bacon, roast potatoes, veg, gravy and raw carrots (just the way I like’em)

Merry Christmas — Family is all — and free Palestine. 🇵🇸

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25/12/2025

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Part1: Sequeira family Kuswaar

Goan and mangalore Christmas sweets. Clockwise from top- date and walnut rolls, rum balls, milk toffee, mamas famous Christmas cake, lemon riccarielli, in the middle, milk cremes.

Merry Christmas — Family is all — and free Palestine. 🇵🇸

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25/11/2025

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Today was a good day – a perfect day. I felt suspended, safe and warm, wrapped in a cocoon woven from family and friendships, both near and far.

You know who you are, and I hope you truly know how grateful I am for each of you.

You are the reason I am who I am, and the reason I will always try to do my part for a better world. Because the relationships we share – the kind that also exist in Palestine, Sudan, Congo, Afghanistan, Ukraine – are worth more than all the gold in the universe.

1. Trio of birthday cakes from family and friends (is there any wonder I feel so special today?)
2. The best gift ever of a family recipe, thanks auntie A, I’ve hidden it because I don’t have your permission to share it.
3. Closeup of Trixie topper by . You captured her darling little soul PERFECTLY. Thank you!

11/11/2025

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If you are pro Palestine, watch this

If you are pro Israel watch this

If you are on the fence watch this

If you don’t care, watch this

08/11/2025

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Scarlet Waxcap (Hygrocybe coccinea) — a beautiful and important indicator species of healthy, ancient grassland and my most exciting final find to date!

Yes I found it in the Brecon Beacons and no I’m not going to tell you exactly where- it was in the hills above Hay-go explore! With a copy of ’s brilliant to guide you.

Remember: NEVER EAT mushrooms in the wild based on social media posts.

13/10/2025

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5000 years ago when Carreg Samson (pictured) was erected, the first urban centres began to appear in Palestine. They built structures in stone that survive to this day too.

Today, Palestinians released from horrific detainment are not allowed to welcome their loved ones home with a celebration. Many are discovering that they have no one left.

Remember this.

The ceasefire is not the end.

Remember .movement. Stand witness. Talk about Palestine. It’s a GENOCIDE not a famine.

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10/10/2025

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Waiting with the rest of the world for the promised ceasefire, the anxiety got too much and so we went to the beach.

I walked along writing names in the sand until my back and my wrists were sore.

Do what helps, even if it feels a little nuts (like writing messages in the sand for people who will never see them- NOT setting the house on fire)

This is not the end. Hope and keep the faith🙏🏾

Remember .movement. Stand witness. Talk about Palestine. It’s a GENOCIDE not a famine.

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04/10/2025

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I was horrified to hear about the attack at Heaton Park synagogue last week. No family should have to suffer the loss of a loved one in such a manner.

I am also bracing for the backlash. And feeling a little lost. If anyone has advice on how to navigate these frankly demented times, please🙏🏽



Remember .movement. Stand witness. Talk about Gaza. It’s a GENOCIDE not a famine.

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23/09/2025

22/09/2025

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When there’s no other avenue left, remember this. Money talks, refuse to buy, use, or support goods, services, or institutions that support genocide.



Remember .movement. Stand witness. Talk about Gaza. It’s a GENOCIDE not a famine.

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22/09/2025

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Festival highlights from 2025 listed not in any particular order.

- There was some pro Palestine imagery about and NO facists.
- pigmac
- akara and the glorious Gladys
- Award winning Tunisian olive oil
- Being on stage in the local and vocal tent with the wonderful
- I sold 2 copies of so £7.00 is on its way to MAP. (I know I know, but it’s £7 more for MAP than I had before!)
- And the absolute ultimate 🤯I got to meet , who is gentle and genuine and funny and kind, just the way his writing comes across. (Picture taken by Jeremy, who is super charming and posted with permission). I got no photos of my own talk or any of the food (SHOCKING) because I was thoroughly star struck.

Thank you and for this wonderful opportunity and thank you for being the BEST EVER interviewer!

Remember .movement. Stand witness. Talk about Gaza. It’s a GENOCIDE not a famine.

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