Growing up in the UAE as a second-generation Jamaican from the UK presented its challenges, especially when it came to finding key Jamaican ingredients. But instead of letting that deter us, my family and I embraced the opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. We learned to mix our own spices, create our own marinades, and adapt traditional recipes with whatever ingredients were available. That resilience and determination to preserve our Jamaican flavours have stayed with me, shaping my approach to cooking, especially as I transitioned to plant-based cuisine.

Home cooking has become more than just a necessity, it's an evolutionary journey. Many of us are reclaiming our power by crafting dishes in our own kitchens, using ingredients we love and that nourish us. Each step we take to explore new flavours and tweak recipes offers us endless possibilities and puts us in control of our wellbeing.

My mission is to create a space where everyone feels empowered to explore diverse dishes and make them their own. Whether it's through small tweaks or creative substitutions, we can all create a life filled with the flavours we love and the balance we crave.