# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join Gazan chef Samah Nijim for a cooking class focused on cooking with kusa, picked fresh from our Living History Garden!About this EventJoin Gazan chef Samah Nijim for an authentic Palestinian (Gazan) cooking experience!We will harvest kusa squash from the Living History Garden, and then Samah will teach us how to cook with it!Samah lends authentic Palestinian heritage with contemporary culinary creativity, reviving the region’s food memories through deeply flavored dishes. Samah features signature Gaza recipes and emphasizes local ingredients and techniques that preserve both nutrition and authentic taste. Lessons combine concise theory with step-by-step practical demonstrations, plating and storage tips, and troubleshooting advice so participants can reproduce the dishes confidently at home or in professional kitchens. Samah also includes cultural stories tied to the recipes, creating a space for exchange and communication, and sharing food together, where every plate reflects the spirit of Gaza. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/northampton/the-soul-of-gaza-cooking-with-kusa-squash/100001995932436647 - **Event Categories**: cooking, workshops, food-drinks, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Northampton - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden - **lat**: 42.3336587 - **long**: -72.6807614 - **full address**: Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden, 140 Meadow Street, Northampton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c237518048c8e41590a9cb061a2863d64539bad6e8a823344941def15845de2d-rimg-w1200-h900-dc627631-gmir.jpg?v=1785359055 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash being held? - **A:** The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden, 140 Meadow Street, Northampton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash? - **A:** The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash is organized by Grow Food Northampton. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Soul of Gaza: Cooking with Kusa Squash is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Northampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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