About Rana’s Mediterranean Recipe
Where Flavor Meets Family and the Mediterranean Way Inspires Wellness
Hello and welcome! I’m Rana, founder of Rana’s Mediterranean Recipe — your personal guide to wholesome, flavor-packed Mediterranean dishes and joyful living.
I was born and raised in Zarqa, Jordan, where the kitchen was the heartbeat of our home. My mother’s rich, spicy, and loving meals weren’t just about feeding us—they were about bringing us together. From her, I learned that food is memory, connection, and care.
A Life Shaped by Flavor and Resilience
When I moved to California’s Bay Area, that deep love for food blossomed. I opened a cafe in Marin County and later partnered with my daughter, Sandra, to build a successful gluten-free granola company.
But life tested me with a diagnosis of thyroid cancer — a challenge that only deepened my belief in food as a path to healing. Today, as a proud survivor, I live in Fairfield, CA, grounded in the values of health, family, and flavor.
A Journey Through the Mediterranean
This past year, I embarked on a soul-enriching 3-month journey through the Mediterranean — visiting 11 countries and 42 cities. I wandered farmers’ markets and seafood stalls, exchanged stories with grandmas on buses, and took cooking classes in Morocco, Barcelona, Greece, and Italy with top chefs.
What I discovered wasn’t just new recipes, but a deeper philosophy:
The Mediterranean way is beautifully simple — rooted in fresh ingredients, vibrant herbs and spices, shared meals, active living, and slowing down to truly savor life.
That’s the spirit I want to bring to you.
What You’ll Find Here
- Nourishing Mediterranean recipes — from my childhood table and travels
- Simple, seasonal cooking focused on flavor and wellness
- Real-life tips for embracing a more joyful, grounded lifestyle
Whether you’re just discovering the Mediterranean way or rekindling a love for it, I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s cook, connect, and live more fully together.
Start your journey here:
🔹 The Wonders of Mediterranean Cuisine
🔹 Mediterranean Pantry Essentials
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