Welcome to Looqma, an integrative space inspired by my Lebanese heritage, childhood in Southern California, and passion for taste, beauty, and fulfillment. Looqma is a celebration of the women in my life, the many lessons they have taught me, and their boundless sense of love, care, and determination.

In Classical Arabic, Looqma, pronounced LOOK-ma, describes a bite, morsel, or taste. It is an intimate expression used when sharing food with your loved ones. Growing up around the table, family and friends gather to eat and share, often reaching across one another with tangy bites of silky hummus or fresh morsels of pillowy bread. It is this warm and inviting sense of community that I wish to share with you. Looqma is a thoughtful bite and bountiful life experience full of flavor, life, and love. To live Looqma, is to live fully.

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I am a professional chef, recipe developer, writer, events and fundraising expert, and wellness advocate with years of experience working alongside some of the best culinary and art experts. I'd love to learn how I can assist you and collaborate. Please explore my LinkedIn to learn more about my career.

I have been featured on The Today Show and in Food&Wine, CityBeat, and the Business Journals. View my recipes with Cook's Illustrated.

Education and Certifications: I completed an Advanced Professional Culinary Program with an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from The Napa Valley Cooking School in 2016-2017. The program’s focus was on French techniques rooted in sustainability, with expertise in both cooking and baking, covering global cuisine. I received a Bachelor of Business Administration with a minor in French from the University of San Diego, in 2010-2013. I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Instructor, completing my 200-hour Teacher Training through CorePower. I am currently pursuing a certification as a Chopra Certified Health Teacher from Chopra, instilling the powerful practices of Ayurveda into daily life.