The final episode of the BaSSamat podcast's first season looks at how the Lebanese cucumber got its name and how it grew in popularity over the decades. Lebanese-Australian Youssef "Joe" Boustani, who has been growing the vegetable for three decades, takes us through his personal journey. - لماذا يسمى الخيار في أستراليا "خيارا لبنانيا"؟ في الحلقة الأخيرة من الموسم الأول من بودكاست بصمات نتحدث مع يوسف بستاني أحد أوائل المهاجرين الذين زرعوا الخيار في أستراليا ليحكي لنا عن رحلة هذا النوع من...

Can you imagine your local supermarket without Lebanese cucumbers on the shelves? This final episode of the BaSSamat podcast's first season looks at how the Lebanese cucumber found a home in Australia.  Thanks to the migrants who planted them in their backyards, the Lebanese cucumber - who some claim is a fruit while others argue it’s a vegetable - is the most popular cucumber in Australia. - لماذا يسمى الخيار في أستراليا "خيارا لبنانيا"؟ في الحلقة الأخيرة من الموسم الأول من بودكاست بصمات...

Ever wondered who brought the recipe for falafel to Australia? How about mouth-watering Lebanese bread? On the third episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we speak to the family of the late Dib Ghazal, who was one of the first migrants to make falafel and fresh Lebanese bread at his Sydney restaurant Abdul’s. - نتحدث في الحلقة الثالثة من بودكاست "بصمات" مع عائلة السيد ديب غزال، واحد من أوائل صناع الفلافل والخبز العربي الطازج في أستراليا من خلال مطعمه الشهير في سيدني Abdul’s.

Ever wondered who brought the recipe for falafel to Australia? How about mouth-watering Lebanese bread? On the third episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we speak to the family of the late Dib Ghazal, who was one of the first migrants to make falafel and fresh Lebanese bread at his Sydney restaurant Abdul’s. - نتحدث في الحلقة الثالثة من بودكاست "بصمات" مع عائلة السيد ديب غزال، واحد من أوائل صناع الفلافل والخبز العربي الطازج في أستراليا من خلال مطعمه الشهير في سيدني Abdul’s.

In this episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we delve into the origins in Australia of the classic dessert, knafeh, and how it travelled from the Palestinian city of Nablus to Melbourne. Mousa Khayat and his family introduced the authentic recipe to Australia to connect its people with the city so close to his heart. Through their restaurant, Knafeh Nabulsyeh, they hope to inspire memories of home and childhood through their traditional dishes. - في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست بصمات نلتقي السيد موسى...

In this episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we delve into the origins in Australia of the classic dessert, knafeh, and how it travelled from the Palestinian city of Nablus to Melbourne. Mousa Khayat and his family introduced the authentic recipe to Australia to connect its people with the city so close to his heart. Through their restaurant, Knafeh Nabulsyeh, they hope to inspire memories of home and childhood through their traditional dishes. - في هذه الحلقة من بودكاست بصمات نلتقي السيد موسى...

In the first episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we host Abla Amad, the owner of one of Melbourne's most iconic Lebanese restaurants, Abla's. The establishment which dates back more than 40 years in Carlton is a favourite among Arabs and the wider Australian community for its hospitality and authentic dishes. - تستضيف الحلقة الأولى من بودكاست بصمات السيدة عبلة عماد صاحبة أحد أشهر المطاعم اللبنانية في ملبورن. المكان الذي يعود تاريخه إلى 42 عاما لا يزال محافظا على مكانته التي اكتسبها بين سكان...

In the first episode of the BaSSamat podcast, we host Abla Amad, the owner of one of Melbourne's most iconic Lebanese restaurants, Abla's. The establishment which dates back more than 40 years in Carlton is a favourite among Arabs and the wider Australian community for its hospitality and authentic dishes. - تستضيف الحلقة الأولى من بودكاست بصمات السيدة عبلة عماد صاحبة أحد أشهر المطاعم اللبنانية في ملبورن. المكان الذي يعود تاريخه إلى 42 عاما لا يزال محافظا على مكانته التي اكتسبها بين سكان...

Have you ever wondered why they call it a Lebanese cucumber or Lebanese bread? Or how classic Middle Eastern desserts such as kunefe and baklava made it onto the menu at your local café. Behind every Arabic dish or product, you see, there’s a story to be told about how it crossed the seas to Australia. Season one of BaSSamat, looks at the individuals and families who have contributed to Australia’s culinary landscape by introducing classic Arabic dishes and products.

Have you ever wondered why they call it a Lebanese cucumber or Lebanese bread? Or how classic Middle Eastern desserts such as kunefe and baklava made it onto the menu at your local café. Behind every Arabic dish or product, you see, there’s a story to be told about how it crossed the seas to Australia. Season one of BaSSamat, looks at the individuals and families who have contributed to Australia’s culinary landscape by introducing classic Arabic dishes and products. - وراء كل طبق أو منتج...