Dukkahlicious Brunch: A Palestinian Cooking Demo & Brunch

Join us on 26 July for a revitalising brunch and food demo session with Nesma Khalil Najeeb Al-Khuzindar (founder of Palestinian Hands) to celebrate the versatile spice of Dukkah.

Deeply rooted in Palestinian traditions, Dukkah presents an aromatic and texture-rich mix of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices (including sesame seeds, cumin, hazelnuts, coriander, and salt). Dukkah is more than a spice - it’s a symbol of heritage traditions and communal pride for the Palestinian people.

Supported by Welcome Merchant and Magenta House, our Dukkahlicious Brunch will take you on a culinary journey of appetisers, desserts and drinks featuring this belovedPalestinian food staple. Indulge in dishes lovingly prepared byNesma, is a Palestinian architectural engineer and the founder of Palestinian Hands, a project that brings the rich cultural heritage of Palestinian cuisine to Australia. Since arriving from Gaza to in Australia in 2024, Nesma has used her creativity to share stories of resilience, tradition, and hospitality — offering her community a warm taste of home.

Nesma’s homemade products from Palestinian Hands, including Dukkah, chilli mix, olive oil and traditional Palestinian bread, will be available to buy at the event.

DUKKAHLICIOUS BRUNCH MENU:

Event: Dukkahlicious Brunch: A Palestinian Cooking Demo & Brunch
Date: Saturday 26 July, 2025
Time: 10am-12pm AEST
Location: Magenta House - address provided to registered attendees
Cost: $75

Notes: This menu is vegetarian and contains nuts. Due to the nature of this intimate event, tickets are limited and we're unable to cater to all dietary requirements.

About Palestinian Hands
Palestinian Hands was founded by Nesma Khalil Najeeb Al-Khuzindar to bring the rich cultural heritage of Palestinian cuisine to Australia, and is inspired by Nesma’s journey of resilience after arriving from Gaza. With a specialty in traditional Palestinian spices like Gaza Dukkah, each blend delivers unique tastes, health benefits, and cultural heritage.

About Welcome Merchant

Welcome Merchant is an award-winning social enterprise with a mission to champion the voices of entrepreneurs & artists who identify as a refugee or as a person seeking asylum in Australia. Lack of connections and communication, as well as digital savviness often mean that many refugee-powered businesses in Australia operate in the dark and don’t receive the attention they deserve. As a social enterprise, Welcome Merchant acts as a directory, making it easy for conscious shoppers to find unique gift hampers and products and cultural events operated by underrepresented entrepreneurs, all while making a meaningful social impact.

About Magenta House

Based inside a re-envisioned domestic home in Sydney, Australia, Magenta House is a gathering and knowledge-sharing space that intertwines cultural magic through art, foodways, and social design. Our homespace program comes alive through workshops, communal meals, talks, test kitchens, and library sessions. We also run an online shop supporting independent artisans and social ventures across Asia and Australia. Established in April 2023, Magenta House is a synergetic platform for ideas and conversations to ferment through encounters and collaborations.