Diving into the world of Middle Eastern, North African and Muslim cultures, our first stop is the vibrant world of food and gastronomy. This issue features interviews with renowned chefs like Sami Tamimi, Joudie Kalla, and Hamza Gulzar. Discover age-old family recipes to follow along with, accompanied by various mediums such as photography, paintings, self-explorations in food, entrepreneurship, and more. Welcome to the Culinary Issue of Fig & Olive- where food is more than a figure of sustenance, but rather a generator of culture. We trust you'll enjoy every moment!