My Knives: Spatula

Most Overused Spice: Vanilla

Favorite Foodie Destination: Sable Sweets

Favorite Kitchen Gadget: Sugar lamp machine

Favorite Food Aroma: Chocolate

Q: Why did you first get into Pastry business?

My father’s best friend was a pastry chef, he used to take me to work and I would watch him work and began to really like what he made.

Q: Where were you before you came to Kuwait?

I lived in Lebanon, Belgium, KSA, the Ivory Coast, and Jordan before I came to Kuwait.

Q: Describe your favorite dessert from your home country.

The iconic Knafa dessert, of course!

Q: Name three ingredients you can’t live without in the kitchen.

Chocolate, fruit and butter.

Q: What is the most important part of a sandwich?

The last bite, as it needs to be as good as the first bite.

Q: How does your personality differ inside and outside the kitchen?

Inside the kitchen I’m calm, creative, and passionate, and outside of the kitchen I spend most of my time with my family.

Q: When you’re not cooking, what do you do for fun?

Spend time with family, swim whenever I can, and listen to relaxing music.

Q: If you weren’t a chef, what would you like to be?

Nothing, I only dreamed of becoming a chef and I am lucky to have that dream job.

Q: If you could choose, what would your ‘last dessert’ be?

Crème brule is my favorite dessert!