Marie-Claire B
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Marie-Claire B
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Researcher, Educator, Consultant: Arabian Ethnography; Material Culture/Arts/Design; Cross-Cultural Communication; Higher Education. TCK (was@ArabiaMBC on X) Abu Dhabi/Cork
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You want to watch this short interview w/ the last fez maker in Cairo. Absolutely incredible story - he’s using the exact same tools used by the ottoman era founders of the business because they can’t find replacements. Also learn the very politicized history of the fez.

youtu.be/KYPXGqtacpw?...
How One Of The Last Fez Makers In Cairo Keeps A 600-Year-Old Tradition Alive | Still Standing
YouTube video by Business Insider
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September 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
My grandfather died building that railway
September 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Exactly!
Burning the biosphere is not renewable.

Any bio materials that can be composted should urgently be composted to replenish the extreme degradation of soils. There is simply no space left in the atmosphere to keep burning anything.
July 10, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Spectacular!
April 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
This will make you feel better - I make several batches a week with lactose free feta and batter keeps in the fridge for a few days and you can also freeze in mini muffin trays www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/easy...
Pão de Queijo Is a Snackable, Naturally Gluten-Free Cheese Bread
Make simple and gluten-free Brazilian pão de queijo with tapioca flour, milk, eggs, olive oil, and cheese. This easy recipe comes together in the blender and is great to make ahead.
www.simplyrecipes.com
April 3, 2025 at 3:13 AM