Alia has added a new skill to her culinary & gastronomy portfolio, being the first Egyptian female chef to hold a certificate as a professional olive oil taster & sommelier from ONAOO Scuola in Liguria, Italy (The National Organization of Olive Oil Tasters).
Through her tasting skills & extensive practice, Alia has started a wave of awareness & tasting events across Cairo by partnering up with a premium Egyptian olive oil brand such as Rammah Olive Oil. Guests, chefs & enthusiasts are invited to explore the world of extra virgin olive oil by understanding the harvest process, touring olive groves, doing a professional tasting session to look out for flavor notes & positive attributes of the different oil varieties .. and finally taste and pair each variety with different dishes through her curated menus .. the olive on top!