"I am delighted to be a judge on the inaugural Women in Food & Drinks Awards, celebrating the inspiration, talent and creativity across the sector. As a food writer of culinary culture across the Middle East, my narratives are shaped by women whose skill, insight and wisdom have long driven these cuisines, and whose contributions are so often overlooked. I hope these awards will highlight the women whose impact enriches the wider food and drink world."
I am a passionate foodie whose world revolves around writing, photographing, tasting, judging, cooking and eating great food, often through the lens of an Instagram story. After completing a Diploma in Food and Wine at Leiths School of Food and Wine.
I founded a London catering company, celebrated for fresh, Middle Eastern‑inspired dishes shaped by my years in the region. A Diploma in Food Journalism propelled me into writing about the culinary cultures of the Middle East. My books include The Galilean Kitchen and Freekeh, Wild Wheat & Ancient Grains, with Nourishing the Jewish Soul due to be published this autumn. I am a Great Taste judge and author of the Substack newsletter Cultural Bites delving into the culinary culture of my heritage and the eclectic flavours of a region shaped by generations of women and the ancient landscape that continues to influence its food traditions.
