BaSSamat - بصمات

‏The Youth Matters podcast highlights significant milestones in the lives of second and third generation Arab youth growing up in Australia. These young individuals share their experiences of gaining independence, navigating their first relationships, shaping their identities on ...  عرض المزيد

‏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 persona ...  عرض المزيد

‏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 ...  عرض المزيد

‏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 w ...  عرض المزيد

‏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 hospi ...  عرض المزيد