Mabrouklyn founder and director, Ibrahim Zanta, gave a speaker's address at the Isle of Wight Literary Festival. Organised by Medina Publishing, the talk and parallel cooking demonstration by Beity restaurant presented Bittersweet to the audience and celebrated Yemen's culinary and broader heritage. Bittersweet's photo-essays portray the everyday practices, cooking techniques, and livelihoods amidst Yemen’s unique landscapes, architecture, and heartwarming gatherings.