Four years ago, Ruwaida and Khaled made the devastating decision to leave Syria for the safety of their children. They left behind a beautiful home, a successful business, and beloved family, fleeing Syria with whatever small pieces of their life they could carry. Ruwaida made sure to take her cookie mold — the one her grandmother and mother used to teach her how to bake mamool, traditional Syrian cookies. After a long wait, Ruwaida began using her treasured mold to bake cookies for her new friends and neighbors when the family finally found safety in America.
Anytime the family had visitors, they put out a plate of cookies and served cardamom—spiced coffee to show gratitude, even as they struggled to make their own food last. It was the family’s way of expressing their gratitude to the welcoming community of Atlanta, GA.
Now, with the support of that community firmly behind them, Ruwaida and Khaled are taking the leap from grateful hosts to entrepreneurs, sharing the richness and beauty of their culture through their cuisine.
The Avondale Estates Farmers Market is open YEAR ROUND
Every Sunday
10am – 1pm
64 N Avondale Road, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
The Emory Farmers Market.
The market takes place every Tuesday at 11-1:30 on McDonough Plaza and will restart on August 22rd for the 2023-24 academic year.
The Tucker Farmers Market.
The market takes place every Thursdays April 7 to October 26
4:00pm-7:00pm
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 4882 Lavista Road, Tucker, GA 30084
Lilburn Farmers Market.
The market takes place every Summer Season Every Friday from May 3rd to August 30th
4 to 7 Pm
Located at 1400 Killian Hill Road, Lilburn @ Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church