Favorite Poem Project: Ken Albala from dr saki Watch Video
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Description: Ken Albala, Professor of History and Food Studies at University of the Pacific – makes noodle soup from scratch while discussing the connection between poetry, pottery and cooking; then recites an excerpt from The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám. nnFavorite Poem ProjectnConceived and Created bynRobert PinskynPoet Laureate of the United Statesn1997-2000nnA Program of the BU Arts Initiative nnFilm produced and directed by Roberto MightynnThe Rubaiyyat nof Omar Khayyamn(excerpt)nnGreedily to the bowl