The Spice Blend That Takes You Home

The smell of certain foods imprint themselves in our brains and can transport us to different places and our past. One scent in particular--the smell of za'atar--brought two Palestinian women together through social media. Nadia Tommalieh and Lulu Abura instantly shared a bond over their love for the herb and the spice blend that reminds them of their homeland. Reporter Haley Gray reports. Take our Season 8 survey here. Follow Nadia Tommalieh on Instagram here. Follow Lulu Abura on Instagram here. A note from our sponsors: Get high quality cured meats and charcuterie in stores and online at Veroni USA. Use code ATK15 for 15% off on OXO.com. Visit nakedwines.com/summerproof for $100 to spend on wine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices