Born in the beautiful city of Zarqa, Jordan, my life took a surprising turn when I found myself in an arranged marriage at 16, which led me to the culturally diverse city of San Francisco. Despite numerous challenges, I fell in love with the Bay Area’s eclectic food scene, inspiring me to refine my passion for food and cooking.

In 2001, I opened my café in Marin County, California, demonstrating my profound love for food and my desire to share this love with others. I later transitioned to developing, running, and operating a successful organic, gluten-free granola company with my daughter Sandra. I have had the honor of contributing to the food industry as a consultant and recipe developer. I have worked with businesses of all sizes to help them launch their own healthy food products. I use my expertise in Mediterranean cuisine and healthy cooking to create delicious and nutritious recipes that appeal to a wide range of consumers.