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Meet Somaya ✨️ Somaya recently arrived from Gaza, Palestine. “We love life in Gaza,” Somaya says. “Even with the bad situation we have, we still love our country.” Somaya learned to cook alongside her mother, grandmother and aunts “I had the curiosity to cook like them. I wanted to roll the vine leaves. I just wanted to share and taste and be in the kitchen.” And now you’re all invited to share and celebrate her culture in her new Palestinian cooking experiences. “This is my happiness,” she says. “To see the smile on others’ faces when they are eating my food, asking for the recipes. These small words make me feel on top of the world.” Filled with stories directly from the heart of Palestine, Somaya hopes to share more than her sacred recipes - the resilience, the culture, the life, the ongoing hardships of her country - holding hope that despite everything, Gaza will see better days 🩷 To take part in one of Somaya's new Palestinian cooking experiences, book using the link below xo https://lnkd.in/gusdsAf7

It's hard to find the words to describe our Story Table Series event, and the profound impact it had on all those who attended. A beautiful and moving conversation between Thae and Bahaa filled the room with awe and emotion, from tales of being forced to leave home, to advocacy, to navigating identity and belonging as refugees. With full bellies (thanks to our communal shared feast) and hearts, everyone left a little more whole ✨️ 📸 Thank you to the incredible Suzee @_soo_zee (one of our current Content Marketing Interns) for capturing the night so beautifully!

“The closer I get to cooking the meals I tasted at home…the more I feel like me,” reminisces Bahaa 💞 Bahaa's Syria is the history, the food, the love and the memories made with his family and friends. His cooking experiences are filled with stories, wisdom, dancing, and plenty of laughter - a heartfelt invitation to experience his slice of life. Take a part in Bahaa's Syrian cooking experience via the link below ✨️ https://lnkd.in/gd8xytdX

Meet Aziza and take a journey into her Eritrean heritage 🫶🏼 Raised in Saudi Arabia, Aziza’s Eritrean heritage was felt in everything she did. A culture of celebration and togetherness, Aziza was brought up in the warm embrace of Eritrean community, listening to tales of her people, and learning the ropes of cooking from her mum. It was her mother who taught her the magic of food, inviting people over often to share in the flavours. “We share our food and our happiness” she says. It’s the Eritrean way. From her out of this world fluffy and slightly sweet Himbasha dough to her Sambusa with cheese and dill fried to crispy perfection, you'll be transported straight to Aziza's home. To take part in Aziza's Eritrean cooking experience, head to the link below ✨️ https://lnkd.in/gABH7tcd

Experience crunchy, saucy, sweet & salty flavours and texture, all wrapped up in Daniel's Patacones with cabbage slaw ✨️ This deep fried til golden base is made up of tropical smashed plantain and topped with a fresh veggie slaw, that'll leave you wanting more! To taste the crunch and many more mouth-watering dishes, book a Venezuelan cooking experience with Daniel using the link below! ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gWNnpk6Z

We are so excited that Shayama's incredible cooking is no longer limited to our catering kitchen, but can now be experienced by all in our Northcote home too 🫶🏼 Wrapped up in warm spices, this reel only gives you a glimpse into the magical, delicious world of Shayama's Sri Lankan menu ✨️ Cooking isn’t just a job or a hobby for Shayama. “It’s my passion,” she says. When she cooks with others, she is recreating and sharing her sense of home. And feeding people, bringing them together to enjoy the flavours and spices of the place she remembers so fondly, in turn, feeds her soul. “I’m cooking because I want to make people happy,” she says. “And that makes me happy as well.” If like us, your mouths are already watering, and your bellies grumbling, book a Sri Lankan cooking experience with Shayama using the link below❤️ https://lnkd.in/gm4D_6DB

Straight from the heart of Kanwal's Pakistan, with a traditional vegetarian twist, comes her brand new cooking experience menu 🩷 From classic and comforting Daal to crispy mouth-watering Pakora (bite-sized vegetable fritters), this menu is sure to please everyone. As Kanwal says, “I cook from my heart. It’s to do with family and love, and how you connect and bring people together. A shared meal is always a uniting factor.” Don't miss out on Kanwal's new vegetarian menu - book via the link below ✨️ https://lnkd.in/gR4_N--z

As Oksana says, “food, for me, is this magical language – this history, this culture.” ✨️ Oksana believes her family can taste the way she feels in the final dish she puts on the table. “If I’m happy, I put a little bit more, the food is nice and colourful. Sometimes I’m sad and my family tastes my food and say, ‘maybe you’re not happy today’.” Oksana's way with cooking always comes from the heart. Her warm menu invites guests to take a chance at putting their all into the dishes, and feel the passion she feels when working in the kitchen. To take part in Oksana's magical Ukrainian cooking experience, head to the link below 🩷 📸 Photo by the wonderful Suzee @_soo_zee one of our current Content Marketing Interns! https://lnkd.in/guzADqWw

This bowl of creamy, avocado-y deliciousness is taken straight from Daniel's Venezuelan menu. Served with fried (Yuca Frita) cassava chips, you too will be screaming GUASACACA! To enjoy this delicious dip yourself, head to the link below and book into one of Daniel's Venezuelan Cooking Experiences ✨️ https://lnkd.in/gWNnpk6Z

Rana's words truly leave a mark ❤️ Home is so many things, to so many people. It is a place, a feeling, a flavour, a familiar face. Now imagine if you had to leave your home, what would you do? This snippet is taken from Ghorbeh, our first ever event in The Story Table series. It was an evening of beautiful food and beautiful conversation on home, both losing and seeking it. Thank you to our incredible story sharers on the night, Bahaa, Rana and Tayebeh, for teaching us, inspiring us and encouraging us to reflect xo