My journey began as a child with Middle Eastern parents that love food and travel. My parents would take us on beautiful and exotic trips around the world. The love of trying new food, cheeses and experiencing cultures. I pursued an education in Interior Design and Fine Arts and worked in my field of study in Dubai as well as Jordan. After a few years, I decided I need to pursue my real passion…food.

I then moved back to the United States and attended culinary school and obtained my degree in Pastry and Culinary Arts. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work for some of the best chefs in what was a male dominating field. With long hours, hard work and many sacrifices, I moved into aspiring positions. Worked my way up to Sous Chef at a prominent golf club. Later taking on an Executive Pastry Chef, for a large coffee house, where my creativity let loose and I was able to create desserts bursting with flavor. Other challenges and roles such as Corporate Bakery Trainer for a prominent health food chain. Proud achievement was catering to 5000 people for Hershey’s event at the Georgia Dome, and becoming a contestant on Guy’s Grocery Games.

Through out the past years there were many hardships and tears. Growth did not come easy. Especially for a woman in what was and still is considered a male dominate field. It was important to remember why I kept doing what I did. My love for food went beyond enjoyment. It was life, and you shouldn’t turn your back, or give up on what is real.

I believe we all have a story to tell. For me, it is evolving through my food.