Ever since I was in college I prioritized travel. I had a savings account where I would sock away any extra money from my work, watch it grow over the months and years, and then use that money to fuel my globetrotting dreams. I didn’t care about designer bags, shoes or clothing, expensive jewelry, etc–what…… Continue reading I Came Home from Spain Craving This Comfort Food
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High Protein TAHINI PISTACHIO Cookies: BARAZEK
Some cookies are trendy and others become part of a culture–I really think Barazek belongs firmly in the second category. Covered in a shimmering blanket of toasted sesame seeds on one side and crowned with pistachios on the other, Barazek is one of the most recognizable cookies of the Levant. Whether enjoyed in Nablus, Damascus,…… Continue reading High Protein TAHINI PISTACHIO Cookies: BARAZEK
My DNA Results Lead To Ancient Biblical Civilizations….
Consider yourself really lucky if you have gone through life without someone denying your existence. I really didn’t choose to be Palestinian, nor do I particularly like having an ethnicity that some people find controversial. I just am what I am, I didn’t choose my ethnicity that just like Chinese people or Italians don’t choose…… Continue reading My DNA Results Lead To Ancient Biblical Civilizations….
A Hidden Lebanese Gem in San Diego!
Some restaurants feed you. Others tell you a story. In today’s blog I want to share with you a Lebanese gem I discovered in San Diego–an experience I will truly never forget and highly recommend if you ever visit San Diego! Walking into Alforon in San Diego felt less like entering a restaurant and more…… Continue reading A Hidden Lebanese Gem in San Diego!
More Than Olive Oil — A Mother’s Day Gift with Meaning
If you have been following me long enough, you know I am olive oil obsessed. I think it is one of the most perfect superfoods on this planet, particularly if sourced from the best places. As Mark, the owner of the Olive Press told me years ago, “Olive oil is the key vessel for the…… Continue reading More Than Olive Oil — A Mother’s Day Gift with Meaning
A 60 Year Old Falafel Legend In the Silicon Valley
There are countless places to eat in the San Francisco Bay Area—but every so often, you come across one establishment that feels like more than just a meal. In a world of fast food, pop ups, and foodie trends, a place with history, heart, and a sense of continuity is increasingly rare. That is why…… Continue reading A 60 Year Old Falafel Legend In the Silicon Valley
Eating Edible Art On My Birthday: A Review of Craftsmen & Wolves
There’s something quietly magical about celebrating a birthday not with a single oversized cake—but with a collection of miniature ones, each crafted with its own story. Lately with the doomsday news cycle, I have adopted a “you only live once” mentality–I have never done anything like this before. Instead of a big-box bakery or supermarket…… Continue reading Eating Edible Art On My Birthday: A Review of Craftsmen & Wolves
Armenian Easter Cookies: A Taste of Home That Travels Across Generations
There is this magical moment when Armenian Easter cookies come out of the oven, the entire kitchen changes. Immediately, you smell that buttery, slightly sweet, and unmistakably scent of MAHLEB, a signature bakery spice of the middle east. Mahleb spice is made from the pits of wild cherries that are ground up, giving a marzipan…… Continue reading Armenian Easter Cookies: A Taste of Home That Travels Across Generations
THIS SECRET French Creamery is Changing California Cheese Forever…
My Friends, We are living in a dark dark world. Even with all of the ultra depressing news that surrounds us, I think looking for hope in our backyeard can keep us grounded. Recently I did an assignment for NBC that really brightened my spirits, and I hope it does the same for you. Living…… Continue reading THIS SECRET French Creamery is Changing California Cheese Forever…
The Disturbing Trend of Food Binging for Views
Hello Friends, As someone that works in the food space, I felt a responsibility to create a video and commentary on a disturbing practice that is only getting worse by the day–binging processed food for clicks. If you scroll often on TikTok or Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see it: young people shoveling huge…… Continue reading The Disturbing Trend of Food Binging for Views