Balkis Othman

About

Chef and entrepreneur who founded The Set Balkis Company, which manufactures spices, food, coffee, and mortar. She offers personalized cooking courses and has made TV appearances to showcase her recipes. Her setbalkis Instagram account features recipes, food photography, and cooking tutorials. She has amassed 370,000 followers. 

Before Fame

Her journey as a chef began when she was seven years old. 

Trivia

Her father did not believe culinary school was a suitable choice for a woman, so she earned a sociology degree from a local university. 

Family Life

She was born in Beirut, Lebanon. At the age of seven, she and her family fled to a small Lebanese village. 

Associated With

Other notable figures born in Lebanon include Amal Clooney and Keanu Reeves.