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Exploring the Middle East: A Journey Through Culture, Politics, and Culinary Arts

Exploring the Middle East: A Journey Through Culture, Politics, and Culinary Arts

Nov 22, 2023 | Joakim

I am making a special fried dessert for clients and partners at a small networking evening.

I have a huge interest in and deep knowledge of the Middle East, a region that spans Western Asia and parts of North Africa. Known for its strategic geopolitical significance, rich cultural heritage, and diverse socio-political landscapes — these are my favorite personal areas of interest.

As an enthusiastic reader of books and news, particularly about developments in the region, I am now striving to become a master chef. ‘Katayef riz bel halib’ is a Lebanese dessert.

Presenting a 20th Century Primrose Badge: A Reflection on the Historical Legacy of the Primrose League

Presenting a 20th Century Primrose Badge: A Reflection on the Historical Legacy of the Primrose League

Nov 19, 2023 | Joakim, My badge

Today, I am wearing my vintage primrose badge from the early 20th century, bought at an auction.

The Primrose League was a British civic organization founded during the Victorian era, primarily by Lord Randolph Churchill, Winston Churchill’s father. Its creation was inspired by the death of Benjamin Disraeli, a Conservative statesman and former Prime Minister, who was associated with the primrose as his favorite flower. It was notable for being one of the first civic organizations to actively recruit and involve women, a revolutionary approach at the time.