Between Iraq and a Hard Place: Episode 57 Hannah and Colleen talk about Hannah's trip visiting our team in Iraq. Where we used to be the ones who were visited, now we are the visitors. And we love taking care of our team members! Learn more over on our Iraq page! And send us questions [...]
Hannah and Colleen have a conversation with Victoria, who spent 28 days in Kurdistan on our teacher training trip back in August of 2021. Hear her reactions, culture shock, what she learned, and whether or not she'd ever go back! Also find out about what to do when you break your ankle on a mountain [...]
Have you ever thought you want to branch out into some international food but didn't know where to start or if you'd even like the food? Well, we're here to give you a hand and share with you our favorite places to go in mostly South Nashville. These are the restaurants we recommend in Nashville [...]
Sweet potato pie. A southern tradition. Something you have on Thanksgiving. A pleasure I’ve always enjoyed. A dessert that brings home to mind. Not something you’d think would push a gal to tears. But the Saturday after Thanksgiving it did just that. It started with my stupid decision to waste time in that morning. It [...]
I felt like I was doing a lot of waving. With both hands. At least in between picking up the bags of craft projects to hand to each of the kids holding bags of lunches. It wasn’t until later when my teammate mentioned how wearing masks made it difficult to show a smile that I [...]
Lemon, sumac, unripe fruit, pickles… sour food is overwhelmingly popular in Kurdistan. Hannah and Colleen chat about all the foods that make your mouth pucker and water in Kurdistan. Go grab your jar of pickles and join us in the culinary journey through sour foods in Iraqi Kurdistan!
We had so much fun last summer bringing books, crafts, and activities to kids! Each week we served alongside our team of great volunteers to not only serve lunch, but also to entertain, inspire and educate. We get to do it again this summer and we need your help to be the hands and feet [...]
Hannah and our Director, John, recently took a trip to Iraq to visit our teams there and to meet up with old friends. So we asked Hannah about the food, the weather, how things are on the ground in North Iraq, and lots more! If you have questions you would like to ask send [...]
After making Kubba months ago (and struggling with it!), we decided to try making Baklava, one of the most common desserts in Iraq and Greece. It was certainly more successful. Although it is a long and time consuming process with lots of fillo dough and butter! Here's the recipe we used: https://natashaskitchen.com/baklava-recipe/
This summer, we are going to help run a feeding program at a Nashville apartment complex where hundreds of refugee families live. We will be providing lunch for 100-200 children each Wednesday and need your help! Fair warning: It will be loud, chaotic, and unpredictable. If that sounds like your cup of tea, come with [...]
