Born and Raised in Lebanon for 21 years, the land of cedar trees, olive trees and Mediterranean Sea. Home to the most generous and hospitable people I know. My work with Saj bread is a way to say thank you to my native land and people and bring their gifts to the world while infusing the generous spirit of the Appalachian land and people into our offerings. 

For many years, I have dreamt of having the Saj bread making culture in the US, a way to preserve our ancestral recipes, create a place of connection over nourishment and share our rich culinary culture with the world.

Making bread to me is a meditation, a living prayer that the water carries out to the bellies and hearts of the people and when it’s made with love and intention, they are nourished, healed and magic unfolds.  

We travelled with our Saj through Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia with a family of friends and made Saj for thousands of people at concious gatherings and events where we connected and shared the inherent Lebanese culture of hospitality, warmth, safety and a fun time for everyone involved. People resonated, they wanted more and we experienced magic along the way as the village grew. After all, Habibi in Arabic, means “sweet friend” and an instant ice breaker with strangers that quickly become friends.

This is the start of our adventure, thank you for taking the time to read through our story and we look forward to connecting with you.

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