Featured Member: Farah Saad (Farahscuisine)
This month, EatLiveBegrateful is super excited to interview Farah Saad of @Farahscuisine. Farah’s passion has always been cooking and food styling. Through her Instagram account, she shares simple and delicious recipes. Please visit our page where some of her recipes are featured.
Can you tell our readers about yourself, where are you from, where do you live?
My name is Farah Saad, I am a wife and a mom of two. I am a Lebanese living in Beirut. I completed my studies in Business & Management and worked in Finance.
Can you tell us about your blog, how long have you been blogging and what inspired you to start a food blog?
Cooking and food styling have always been my passion and it is the most enjoyable thing I do. My family inspired me to share with others my love for cooking and I started my blog almost a year ago. I mainly post simple and delicious recipes that require minimal effort and time.
What do you like the most about blogging?
What I like the most is that I get to know new people from different countries with different cultures, who share the same passion.
What is your favorite Middle-Eastern dish?
My favorite Middle Eastern dish is “Laban Immo “.
Name 3 ingredients you love using in your dishes?
My top 3 ingredients that are never missed in my kitchen are:
- Spices because they are the essential ingredient to boost any dish with flavor, aroma and color.
- Pomegranate molasses simply because I’m a big fan of it. I love to add it to my salads, my sauces and over many dishes.
- And nuts! Middle Eastern dishes and desserts are never complete without pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews and pistachios!
Give your Top 3 Food blogs that inspire you the most
There are many unique Food blogs with great content that inspire me, but my favorites are:
- M.orfali
- Mamas.joy
- Potsnbites
What’s your favorite recipe from your blog?
I have 2 favorite recipes: The Strawberry Cheesecake and the Creamy Mushroom Chicken.
What’s the one kitchen tool you could not live without?
My food Processor?
The best piece of advice or tips you would give for people who want to learn how to cook.
The best advice I would give is to keep it simple and organized. Start by choosing simple and easy recipes and prepare all your ingredients ahead of time. Be patient, enjoy the learning process and you will impress everyone with the outcome.
How can our viewers connect with you?
Instagram: farahscuisine
