Afia began with a little black recipe book that traveled from Syria to Austin, Texas, carrying generations of family recipes through one of the most difficult journeys imaginable. When Farrah Moussallati Sibai's mother-in-law spent two years as a refugee during the Syrian civil war, she eventually joined the family in Austin, bringing those treasured recipes with her.
Farrah transformed those handwritten family recipes into Afia (meaning "to one's health and well-being"), creating authe
Afia began with a little black recipe book that traveled from Syria to Austin, Texas, carrying generations of family recipes through one of the most difficult journeys imaginable. When Farrah Moussallati Sibai's mother-in-law spent two years as a refugee during the Syrian civil war, she eventually joined the family in Austin, bringing those treasured recipes with her.
Farrah transformed those handwritten family recipes into Afia (meaning "to one's health and well-being"), creating authentic Mediterranean food from scratch. Farrah's mission extends beyond preserving family recipes; she employs refugees and focuses on empowerment, proving that food can nourish both body and community. Through Afia, she gives families the gift of authentic flavors and quality time together while supporting those who've traveled similar difficult paths.
