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 cracks,” the French Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan says. Under a pestle, it crumbles into a shimmery dust. Stir this into liquid, and there’s a slight thickening, a sudden heaviness, verging on syrup. Kattan, a founder…

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Colombia draws vs. Brazil, wins Copa America’s Group D

Jul 2, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Brazil midfielder Raphinha (center right) passes against Colombia defender Deiver Machado (26) during the first half at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Daniel Munoz scored in first-half stoppage time and Colombia secured the top spot in Copa America’s Group D with a 1-1 draw against…

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Mystics use big 4th quarter to rally past Sparks

May 25, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Wilson official basketball with WNBA logo goes through the net during the game between the LA Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Shatori Walker-Kimbrough scored 17 points and Myisha Hines-Allen added 16 to help the Washington Mystics rally for…

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NBA notebook: Cavs reportedly retain Donovan Mitchell

May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) stands on the court in the second quarter of game three of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports Donovan Mitchell plans to sign a three-year, $150.3 million…

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Teoscar Hernandez’s walk-off hit lifts Dodgers over D-backs

Jul 2, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) hits an RBI single during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports Teoscar Hernandez drove in three runs, including the game-winner on a ninth-inning single, as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied…

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