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Blanche Shaheen

San Francisco, Silicon Valley
As seen in: BBC, The Mercury News, KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, CA), KNTV-TV (San Jose, CA), KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA), NewsBreak, KTVU-TV (Oakland, CA), Los Altos Town Crier, Arab America
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Blanche Shaheen is a TV host/journalist turned cooking show host, cookbook author, and blogger. She was the host of the PBS independent film/documentary show, Video I for ten years, an on-air correspondent on ABC, a tech reporter for G4 Television, a producer at CNN, and news anchor for Link Media's program: Mosaic, World News of the Middle East. Blanche now focuses on her passion for preserving Middle Eastern recipes and culture through her YouTube show called "Feast in the Middle East." Her …

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Madgooga "Madkooka" the Ancient Energy Bar of Iraq

Madgooga "Madkooka" the Ancient Energy Bar of Iraq

posted on: Oct 30, 2019 By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Middle Eastern desserts from cen…

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Ghraybeh: Humble shortbread cookie appears around the world, but with local twists - Arab America

Ghraybeh: Humble shortbread cookie appears around the world, but with local twists - Arab America

posted on: May 11, 2017 By: Blanche Shaheen Source: Los Altos Town Crier When Americans think of the shortbre…

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'Machos': Middle Eastern nachos ideal for Super Bowl

'Machos': Middle Eastern nachos ideal for Super Bowl

In high school, we looked forward to our parents’ night out so that we could raid the kitchen our own way. Th…

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An avocado walked into a mousse: 'Avochocolado'

An avocado walked into a mousse: 'Avochocolado'

Avocado toasts have invaded Instagram, hipster cafes in San Francisco and entire Pinterest sections. I realiz…

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The Arab America Ambassadors for the Month of July

The Arab America Ambassadors for the Month of July

posted on: Aug 1, 2018 Annika Wolfe/ Arab America Contributing Writer/Ambassador The Arab America Ambassador …

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'Pampered' tart combines savory and sweet

'Pampered' tart combines savory and sweet

Baba ghanoush in Arabic means "pampered papa." According to old Arabic folklore originating in Syria, a carin…

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Easy 2-Ingredient Jerusalem-Style Sesame Bread

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By Blanche Shaheen, Ani Karapetyan
| Arab America
Easy 2-Ingredient Jerusalem-Style Sesame Bread By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer Jerusalem’s Old City is home to some of the most historic and beloved Palestinian bakeries, known for crafting the iconic ka’ak bi simsim—the golden, sesame-crusted bread that fills the streets with its irresistible aroma.
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Immune Boosting Lebanese Style Chicken Noodle Soup

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By Blanche Shaheen, Ani Karapetyan
| Arab America
Immune Boosting Lebanese Style Chicken Noodle Soup posted on: Feb 17, 2025 By: Blanche Shaheen/Arab America Contributing Writer As we still have a few more cold months before spring and summer, there is nothing more comforting than a cozy bowl of homemade soup. While making the broth from scratch is always optimal, many people don’t have time to simmer a broth for hours during their busy schedules.
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National Baklava Day: The Pastry Rich with Flavor and History

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By Blanche Shaheen, Ani Karapetyan
| Arab America
National Baklava Day: The Pastry Rich with Flavor and History By: Blanche Shaheen/ Arab America Contributing Writer November 17th is National Baklava Day, and while some people might find a national day dedicated to a pastry a bit silly, baklava deserves an honorary place in baking history as a beautiful representation of peace.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was an intern at CNN, organizing scripts, going along with the reporters on their beats, researching stories daily

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes I have :P

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