Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold layers of dough to make an apple str

Diana AbuJaber
Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold...
Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold...
Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold...
Marry, don't marry, ' Auntie Aya says as we unfold...
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Auntie Aya says, "Marry, don't marry' as we unfold layers of dough to make an apple strudel. This is a saying that means you should make certain decisions about your life. Don't make any rash decisions or go on a roller coaster ride without knowing what lies ahead of you.

Source: The Language Of Baklava: A Memoir

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