Story

One of my most memorable days was when I was 11 or 12. I wanted to make supper that night and was given full reign of the kitchen with no interruptions or assistance unless I asked (I didn’t). I also made sure my uncle was there because I wanted to feed everyone. I made Dum Mutton Biryani . I knew it was a success when my uncle said it was better than my mother could ever make. You might be thinking he was just being kind because I was a kid but first off, that isn’t how my family operates and secondly, the man had three plates and there wasn’t a single leftover, oh yeah he liked it.

It was at that moment I knew I had this down. I started playing more with flavors and editing the recipes I’d been taught to make them my own and cooking for whatever friend I could. By my late teens, I was making full holiday meals with numerous courses and desserts. By my early 20s friends said I should open a restaurant but I felt that was far too restrictive, having to stand by a certain menu day in and day out with only a little wiggle for specials. So I just kept to what I was doing and slowly but surely this friend mentioned me to that friend who mentioned me to another and I was a personal chef making meals for others and their friends/colleagues. I was also making meals ahead they could heat and eat..Then there were women who weren’t taught how to cook and wanted to impress this guy or wanted to impress the future mother-in-law so suddenly I was teaching cooking skills. I had a business doing what I love built purely by word-of-mouth.So here I am with the family recipes of both my Nana and mother. Some are original, others I’ve put my own twist on to make them healthier or bring them into the modern-day style

My hope is that one of my children will continue this love of food and sharing. Possibly one will take over this chain of restaurents and keep it going.

I hope you enjoy and remember, food isn’t just about tasting good and being healthy, it’s also about making memories with people you love.

Enjoy eating and keep on cooking!!!