ABOUT
MY JOURNEY
I was born to a mixed family where the whole world was in our home. Our home was full of cultures, full of colours, and full of possibilities. Our table was filled with little bites from different countries. I’ve lived my life belonging everywhere and nowhere at the same time. My journey in food and my love for ingredients started early on. I decided to pursue law, as my love for reading, writing, and helping others has always been prevalent.
During law school back in 2013-2014, I worked as a food critic. I used to be invited to restaurants and hotels to write my reviews and experiences. That connection to food was always there. Years later, I became a licensed lawyer. The kitchen, however, has always been my refuge, my peace, my serenity. It called to me, and always lured me back in. So I dived in.
I then moved to Montréal, Canada, the food capital of North America. My fiery passion only grew more fervent. What better place to unleash my earnest desire to learn than the home of gastronomy itself?
And so, I went to culinary school and I climbed up the ladder and became a chef!
Seeing the world
changed my lens.
Travelling around with my camera – experiencing different cuisines, cultures, and traditions. It has opened my eyes to different flavours and perspectives. I view the world through the lens of a storyteller, an adventurer, and a dreamer who has learned to problem solve, critical think, and adapt. It taught me humility. Respecting others for who they are. And patience for what’s to come and what might not.
My journey thus far has been filled with many obstacles and many lessons along the way. Humans are wonderful creatures, with their various backgrounds, ages, and experiences. We never stop growing, we never stop learning. That learning curve will always be there, no matter how much we grow and experience – there will always be something new to absorb. Jumping into the unknown takes courage. Consistency takes even more bravery. Eagerness is a common emotion, but endurance is difficult and rare.
To find magic, you have to close your eyes and take that leap of faith. Jump. There is no time for fear to pierce you. No time for doubts to fill your mind. Experimentation is a part of growth. Failure is a common stepping stone in the journey of life. As long as your heart is pure and you know your purpose, your feet will land safely.
Yasmeen
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