Hi! I’m Suzy. So glad to have you here!
I am a true daughter of the Mediterranean, born and raised literally blocks away from the Mediterranean shores in Port Said, Egypt. Port Said stretches 19 miles across the Mediterranean Sea; just short hours away from places like Morocco, Lebanon, Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy. It is also a strategic port, Egypt’s main gateway to the Red Sea and the Middle East. I consider myself blessed having grown up in a vibrant part of the world that has allowed me to develop culinary passions far beyond my hometown’s cuisine.
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My mom loved to cook, and we always had guests over. Picture gatherings like in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Yup, that was my family’s home–loud and abundant with people and food. My best memories of home definitely include people and food.
Hospitality is not unique to my parents. People of the Mediterranean, from Europe to North Africa and the Holy Land, are known for their passion for good food and their gracious hospitality. And I so hope this blog will show a glimpse of that. We won’t have the sandy beaches here, but we will surely celebrate wholesome, bold flavors of that wonderful part of the world!
Do I have a cookbook in the works? Mum’s the word! But for now, you can grab a copy of Mediterranean Eating, a special issue I collaborated on with Mother Earth News!
What else can I tell you about me? Other than cooking and writing, I enjoy yoga, Cross Fit, and travel. Some favorite places I visited in the last few years: France, Germany, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, Jordan and, of course, all over Egypt. Hoping to add more fun destinations to the list!
Currently, my small family of four lives in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area where The Mediterranean Dish is also headquartered.
Thank you again for being here! Please check out the About The Mediterranean Dish page, you’ll find more information about the recipes and more resources to guide you on your cooking journey!
From the heart,
Suzy
Hi Suzy you are beautiful and so are your recipes! My Dad was born in Port Said too. Is there a way to buy from your spice shop from New Zealand? Thanks, Nadia
Thank you so much, Nadia! I am so humbled to hear this. At the moment, we are not able to ship outside the USA. Hopefully in the future.
I love your recipes, thank you! My grandmother was from Lebanon, and I wish she wrote down her recipes before she passed so that I can make the meals she used to cook. I just love watching you, thank you so much!
Awww! Thank you, Jessica! I hope you find some recipes you love!
Aww thank you so much, Jessica! So glad.
Your recipes were my introduction to Mediterranean cooking. I’ve made one of your recipes every night this week, and they’ve all been excellent! I just might have to try them all. Thank you. 😀
Awesome!!! Thank you, Karl!
Love your recipes.
Awww! So great to hear! Stay tuned for more! Thanks, Selena!!!
What are the terms and conditions? I would like to sign up but I don’t know what terms and conditions mean. Am I agreeing to purchase something? I would like to buy your cookbook but I want to know what I am agreeing to. Thank you. Laura Stewart
Our recipes are available on this site for free, Laura. Are you looking to sign up for the e-mail list? There is no fee for that either. And here is a link to our policies: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/privacy/ I hope this has answered your question.
Dear Suzy, Thank U for writing your blog and sharing your recipes with the rest of us. U are a beautiful woman, and your kind heart and generosity of spirit shines though your writings. There are so many lovely and good people in the Middle East. Please, dear God, that there will be true peace there soon. I hope that U and your family have found a welcoming home here in the USA.
All good things to U and those dear to U. Christ is born again in our hearts. Joyous Christmas to U and yours.
Stephan, Arkansas, USA
ps: I shall make your spicy lentil spinach dish this weekend.
Thank you, Stephan! What a kind note. I appreciate it so much. Many blessings to you as well. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
The Lamb & Beef kofta kebab recipe is the BEST!!!
This dish is soooo authentiic in flavour and is simply AWESOME, so easy as well.
Must try some of your other recipes in the summer….too cold here in the Great White North to get outside
and grill.
That’s very sweet, Oskar! Thank you!! Stay warm :).