I used to be a full time Arabic translator/editor for 18 years till I realized that it’s not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.. I am a people person who thrives on learning new skills, using my hands to create masterpieces (edible and non edible), meeting new people and making a difference.. Thats why I started my page and then my supper club and I’m very happy with how everything is turning out. But life happened and threw many obstacles in my way, thankfully the sky is clearing now and I want to pick up where I left off and do more, and having a supporting community around me would make all the difference.

Oops! I think I kinda answered this question in the previous page but I’ll add more here.. I always see myself as a Jane of all trades; I keep trying in the hope of mastering them all, and I bloom wherever I’m planted Alhamdulillah. To me, nothing beats that warm, fuzzy feeling of belonging—to a place, a community, or a purpose. A soul support system. I’ve realized that I’ve been seeking this for a while, especially as an expat away from home. I believe I have so much to offer to the 1833 community in many different ways, and just as much to learn from everyone in it.

Oh my, where do I begin.. I love planting and gardening and anything related to digging my bare hands into moist rich soil. The thought of harvesting something I planted from a seed blows my mind! And I love pickling what I harvest to enjoy it as long as possible. I grew up in a vegetables farm in Al Ain and learned everything from my father الله يرحمه 🤍 I am a digital creator on Instagram @thewirzardofyum. I love to utilize my platform to tell stories through recipes & people. I film a lot with my super mom who has her own hashtag now #tetafufu. We document our Palestinian/jordanian heritage together whenever we can. I pick and shoot my recipes according to songs I like, I refer to it as the Quentin Tarantino effect! I also go to the used furniture market in musaffah and buy items and refurbish them. My whole supper club furniture is refurbished furniture that looks like teta’s home.. I can’t live without music, bread and extra virgin olive oil.