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About Faith

Hello and welcome! I’m Faith Gorsky, the writer, recipe developer, photographer, and food stylist behind An Edible Mosaic. What I love most about my job is finding a human connection, a commonality that we can all relate to, no matter who we are or where we’re from. Maybe it’s a Chicken Kiev recipe that reminds you of the one your mom used to make. Or maybe it’s a photo of coffee and date-filled Ma’moul that looks like your grandmother’s cookies, and makes you feel like you could come over on a random afternoon and we could sit down together at my kitchen table and chat for hours.

Whatever sparks it, breaking bread is that common tie.

I was born, raised, and spent most of my life in Upstate New York. I lived in Florida for three years during law school and recently returned there, and have also spent a significant amount of time living Syria, Jordan, Kuwait, and the Washington DC area. Each of those places holds a special place in my heart.

How Travel Shaped Faith’s Cooking Style

Travel has greatly shaped who I am, and I love experiencing places steeped in rich culture and history. I believe that not only does travel open us up to appreciate other people and where they’re coming from, but it opens ourselves up to turn introspective and appreciate where we come from as well. Celebrating our differences somehow brings us together.

One of my favorite cities is Damascus, Syria. It’s scented of jasmine, spices, and apple tobacco, tastes sweet like toot (berry juice) and salty like bizzer (roasted seeds and nuts). And it feels like another world. I’ve been to France, Switzerland, England, Germany, Austria, Italy, Poland, Czech Republic, Thailand, Jordan, Kuwait, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Costa Rica.

My travels around the world have greatly influenced my cooking style, and I love sharing updated classic American and international favorite recipes on my website. My first cookbook, An Edible Mosaic: Middle Eastern Fare with Extraordinary Flair (Tuttle Publishing; November 2012), is a tribute to the significant amount of time I spent living in the Middle East, where I was able to fully immerse myself in the culture and cuisine. I’ve never been immersed in a culture where food is simultaneously an abundance of love, art, common ground, and human connection as much as I was during my time in the Middle East.

My favorite thing to do when traveling is go to a local market and spend an entire afternoon taking in the sights, sounds, and smells. And I’m a firm believer that it doesn’t get any better than eating like a local. When I travel I’m always on the lookout for a busy hole-in-the-wall dive, street food cart, or local food market!

Favorites and Hobbies

My favorite foods (in addition to cheese, chocolate, and oddly, onion, but not all together) are delicata squash (because of things like this salad), homemade chocolate chip cookies, and Indian Butter Chicken.

Other than cooking, I enjoy:

  • Photography
  • Yoga
  • Reading
  • Vintage shopping (especially in old markets)
  • Admiring architecture and art, and learning about the underlying history
  • Ceramics and pottery classes
  • Watching movies (of many genres, but I love fantasy and historical fantasy, and Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter will always be something I will happily binge watch)
  • I am enamored with ancient cultures, and I enjoy learning about them

For more information about me, check out my FAQ page, or feel free to contact me.

Faith’s Food Philosophy on An Edible Mosaic

Food plays a tremendous role in our daily lives. In its basic form, food nourishes us, sustains us, and fuels us. It’s what keeps our minds focused and attentive and our bodies running smoothly. But food is so much more than that. Food is how we celebrate (birthday cake), how we spend time with our families and friends (Sunday suppers), and how we express our culture and traditions (what would Thanksgiving be without turkey or Ramadan be without lentil soup?).

An Edible Mosaic is a true celebration of food itself.

We truly are what we eat. Keeping that in mind, at An Edible Mosaic I believe there’s a time and place for every type of food, but moderation is the best practice. I focus on real food-based recipes that sustain our bodies and minds, bring people together, and make a house a home.

My recipes don’t focus exclusively on any one cuisine or type of food, but instead embrace the foods of many different cultures. So much can be learned about people through what they eat, and how, when, and why they eat it. It’s my goal to inspire you to get into the kitchen and try something new.

Welcome to my mosaic of recipes.

More of Faith’s Work

I also blog at www.HealthySweetEats.com and www.TheKetoQueens.com!


Hello! I’m Faith and I write An Edible Mosaic. This is my recipe collection of international favorites and updated American classics, with an emphasis on seasonal dishes. I focus on real foods that sustain body and mind, bring people together, and make a house a home. Welcome to my mosaic of recipes.

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Pelmeni are Russian meat dumplings frequently serv Pelmeni are Russian meat dumplings frequently served with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkling of fresh dill. You can boil or fry them, they freeze like a dream (and they cook directly from frozen!), and they make a big batch so you’ll have a freezer stash of easy dinners for busy nights. But fair warning, these are definitely a labor of love. I made them last spring on a Zoom call with ma chérie Evelyne of @cultureatz that involved ridiculous amounts of laughter, and the shenanigans of us hand making about 100 dumplings each! I’m definitely a bad blogger for not sharing the recipe until now lol. But it’s (finally!) up and you can check it out on @anediblemosaic 🥰 —> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/pelmeni-recipe-russian-dumplings/ #dumplings #dumplingsfordays #russianfood #pelmeni #foodstyling #foodstylist #foodphotography #photography #moodygrams #lightandshadow
The other day Dan and I were at an antique store a The other day Dan and I were at an antique store and we happened to find one of the vendors who was putting out #vintage #valentinesday cards she had found in one of her storage units. 💌 These are from the 1930s/1940s! She was a third generation antique dealer and she said she still has several full rooms to sort through! (I love the treasure hunt of that, it’s like exploring in your grandparents’ attic.) Anyway, I had to buy a couple cards because they’re completely charming. #happyvalentinesday, lovelies. 🥰 #valentines #romantic #flatlay #valentinesmood #vintageprops #propstyling #propstylist #photography
#ad If you’re looking for a romantic meal to mak #ad If you’re looking for a romantic meal to make for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day this weekend, you’ve come to the right place! This meal is easy, fast (no one will guess it whips up in less than 15 minutes!), and impressive. And soooo good. 🥰
 
What’s on the menu? Pan seared chicken in a savory cream sauce. Steamed green beans. And Fresh Blends Ready to Cook Idaho Potatoes!
 
Let’s talk sides first. Steamed green beans are easy, and they round out the meal well. Or you could go with broccoli if you want.
 
The real star of the side dish show are these flavorful @eagleeyeproduce potatoes! They’re family grown in Idaho. Fresh-cut, never cooked, never frozen, with no preservatives. And they cook up easily with a one-step cooking process (just 8 minutes in the microwave, or you can do them on the stovetop to get them crispy). Check out their website to find their store locator to see where they’re available near you --> https://eagleeyeproduce.com/store-locator/
 
And now the chicken! Inspired by the famous “Marry Me Chicken”, this recipe checks all the right boxes and has all the bells and whistles. Chicken cutlets cook up quick on the stovetop, and then a luscious cream sauce flavored with garlic, fresh herbs, and sundried tomatoes cooks in the same skillet. Take a look at the recipe in the comments below.
 
Who says a beautiful, romantic meal has to be complicated, right? ❤️
 
#homecooked #romanticdinner #valentinesday #valentinesdinner #saveur #foodandwine #f52grams #f52food #thekitchn #beautifulcuisines #foodstyling #foodphotograhphy #eeeeeats
“My dream concept is that I have a camera and I “My dream concept is that I have a camera and I am trying to photograph what is essentially invisible. And every once in a while I get a glimpse of her and I grab that picture.” - Leonard Nimoy 🌿 #photography #storytellingphotography #lightandshadow #moodygrams #flatlay #instamood
This small batch recipe of Red Velvet Cupcakes is This small batch recipe of Red Velvet Cupcakes is the perfect dessert for you and your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, and it's even more special because it was made for a cause. ❤️

This is the 5th year in a row that Julie from @thelittlekitchn has organized the Cookies for Kid's Cancer Valentine's Event to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer, and I'm honored to be part of it.

Cancer is the top cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. And the National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%.⁣
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You can help make a difference by donating to @cookies4kids. Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Thank you to @OXO, @Mediavine and @Dixie_Crystals who have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000!⁣

Find out more and grab my cupcake recipe in my latest blog post --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/red-velvet-cupcakes-recipe-with-cream-cheese-frosting/

#helpingcookies #beagoodcookie #redvelvet #redvelvetcake #redvelvetcupcakes #valentinesday #valentinesfood #instacake #cakegram #cupcakesofinstagram #foodphotography #foodstyling #instasweets
I developed this recipe last year on a whim one af I developed this recipe last year on a whim one afternoon when I really just wanted a slice of chocolate cake. 🎉🙈 I wasn't going to post the recipe, but it was pretty and one thing led to another and I styled and snapped a few pictures. It really is crazy delicious and it whips up in just 10 minutes in the microwave (and it has just 5g net carbs per serving!). And so here it is, lol. Find the recipe on @anediblemosaic 😘 --> https://www.anediblemosaic.com/chocolate-keto-mug-cake-recipe/

#foodphotography #photography #lightandshadow #dslr #foodstyling #foodstylist #storytellingphotography #ketocake #ketochocolate #chocolategram #cakegram #instacake #mugcake #glutenfreecake
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