Originally from Morocco, I grew up in a home that cherished the relationship we have with natural food and ingredients around us. As a child, I would walk to the markets each day with my Mother – tasting, sampling and buying the freshest vegetables, herbs, olives, spices and more. I’d run bread dough to the community oven and back again when it was freshly baked…so many lasting impressions that helped to form my love of fresh, local food today. When I moved to the United States 17 years ago, I found a place to call home in the city of Pittsburgh – it’s vibrant, eclectic and artsy vibe kept me busy exploring! Not to mention, it has a great history of delicious foods and fresh farmer’s markets.
Much like my life in Casablanca, my life in Pittsburgh remains loyal to the natural foods surrounding us. I worked in a number of the city’s most popular restaurants honing my skills and further developing my passion. Three years ago I embarked on a business venture of my own – Hello Hummus, a small family business focused on making fresh, healthy and local hummus. Our business has become a popular stand at Pittsburgh’s best farmers markets.
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a business that I can call my own. To be able to combine my passion for food with my desire to be an entrepreneur is something I’ll always be proud of. I have overcome adversity in more ways than one, but each time I am challenged, I know it will only make me stronger.