Mona Bassil
School
Lebanese American University
Expertise
Middle Eastern And Mediterranean Cuisines, Twists On Classic Recipes, Culinary Travel
- Mona has explored 35 countries and immersed herself in various food cultures.
- She comes from a Middle Eastern/East Mediterranean country that is renowned for its flavorful dips, grills, stews, wine, and arak.
- Mona is especially proud of her signature frittata, lazy cake, and stir fry noodle recipes.
Experience
Mona is a freelance writer, voice-over talent, and language tutor. She has published hundreds of articles across many platforms and in print magazines, spanning food, travel, cinema, television, art, literature, politics, etymology, and history. She speaks Lebanese, MS Arabic, French, English, and Spanish and has published two books in French. She also worked in TV production for many years and loves photography.
Education
Mona has a French baccalaureate, a B.A. in communication arts, and certificates from American universities in SEO writing, integrated marketing, teaching language online, and psychological first aid.
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Stories By Mona Bassil
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The state of Georgia in the U.S. is known for more than its sweet peaches. There are a ton of unique and tasty foods you should try from this state.
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Chinese American food tends to accommodate local palates while retaining some traditional flavors, but these popular dishes aren't commonly eaten in China.
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Calamansi is a small citrus fruit with an acidic yet sweet taste that's as bold as its many uses are prolific. Here's what makes this fruit so unique.
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These pickle brands may be more exclusive and expensive than your standard grocery store options, but each are widely praised for using premium ingredients.
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Although salads evoke the thought of fresh veggies, canned vegetables make excellent additions to them as well. These are the best veggies to add to your bowl.