Zeit Gift Boxes and Our Favorite Ways to Use Sumac

One of the easiest ways to connect to Palestinian heritage is through flavor—and no spice captures that vibrant, tangy essence quite like sumac. That deep ruby powder isn’t just a kitchen staple; it’s a burst of brightness in every dish.

That’s why we’re so excited about our Zeit Gift Box—a lovingly curated bundle that brings together some of our favorite pantry essentials, including our beloved sumac. Whether you’re gifting it or stocking your own shelves, it’s the kind of set that inspires daily use (and daydreams of Palestine).

Here are a few of our favorite ways to use sumac straight from the Zeit bundle:

1. Sumac onions in salad – Toss sliced onions with lemon, salt, and sumac until they soften and turn jewel-pink. Add to greens, grains, or roasted vegetables for a bright, tangy kick.
2. In your za’atar blend – Mix sumac with za’atar and enjoy it with fresh bread or over roasted veggies. It adds the kind of depth that keeps you going back for more.
3. Msakhan chicken – No Palestinian kitchen is complete without this dish. Sumac-covered onions slow-cooked with chicken and laid over taboon bread? It’s heritage on a plate.
4. Fattoush – The sumac ties everything together. Toasted bread, fresh veggies, a squeeze of lemon, and that ruby dust—it’s the crunchiest, zingiest salad of the summer.
5. Sprinkled on labneh for breakfast – A quick drizzle of oil, a spoonful of thick labneh, and a dusting of sumac. Add warm bread and you’ve got breakfast sorted.

Each Zeit box includes more than just ingredients—it’s a piece of Palestine, a reminder that everyday cooking can be rooted in meaning, tradition, and resistance.

A Note About Shipping!

We want to make sure your Zeit boxes arrive in time—especially if you’re gifting or restocking your favorites.

🗓️ Last shipping day: this Tuesday
⏰ Order cutoff: Monday

Our fulfillment manager is heading off for a few weeks of well-earned rest, so anything ordered after that will ship at the end of June.

If you’re in need of a thoughtful gift, or your pantry is calling out for sumac and more, don’t wait—order now and we’ll get it to you just in time.

With love and gratitude,
The Handmade Palestine Team