In My Kitchen with Paula

Have you ever been traveling and asked a local person a question and they are saying yes, but the meaning you realize later is no? Join Paula as she dives into the art of understanding different communication styles, Paula serves up a hearty discussion on how different countries have different communication styles. She sprinkles in personal stories, insights from Erin Meyer's 'Culture Ma...

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the complexities of identity and culture,  as a young immigrant?  In this two-part episode, Taiwanese-Canadian artist and educator Pete (Shouh) Young takes us on a journey through his life, sharing how his experience of moving from Taiwan to Vancouver at the age of nine shaped his art, his studies, and his sense of self. From the challenges of adapting to a...

Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the complexities of identity and culture,  as a young immigrant?  In this two-part episode, Taiwanese-Canadian artist and educator Pete (Shouh) Young takes us on a journey through his life, sharing how his experience of moving from Taiwan to Vancouver at the age of nine shaped his art, his studies, and his sense of self. From the challenges of adapting to a...

A look into Paola's Puglia: This episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula' features a conversation between host Paula Mohammed and guest Paola, a self-love coach living in Puglia, Italy. Paola shares her journey from a high-paced London life to embracing the serene culture of Puglia, encouraging listeners to find joy and self-love through Italian cooking.  The episode explores the culin...

Feeling stressed? Discover how cooking simple Italian dishes can be a form of self-care. This episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula' features a deep and engaging conversation with Paola, also known as the Tiny Italian. Host Paula Mohammed invites Paola to share her inspiring journey from the corporate fashion world to becoming a self-love coach and Italian cookery teacher. They discuss Pa...

Spices, Stories, and Smiles:  Exploring Indian Culture and Cuisine with Chef Gurjyote Sethi In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula,' host Paula Mohammed invites Red Seal Chef Gurjyote Sethi (Chef GJ) to share his culinary journey from India to Canada. Chef GJ delves into his family's rich culinary history, regional Indian cuisines, and the importance of hospitality. He provide...

A journey of food, soccer and cultural insights... In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula', host Paula Mohamed reunites with Naomi Eguchi, a former host and native of Kobe, Japan, for the second part of their series. They delve into:  Naomi’s life, from her soccer career to her insights on Japanese culture. Food, and the unique experience of staying in a ryokan and visiting onsens....

Friday evenings you will find Naomi cooking up Japanese small plates and pouring sake for friends around her kitchen island.  The conversation goes something like this... In this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula', Paula interviews Naomi Eguchi, an original In My Kitchen Host and a talent both in the kitchen and on the soccer field. Naomi, originally from Kobe, Japan, and now running...

Peeling back the layers of Japan, one trip at a time. In the season three premiere, Paula recounts her enriching and flavorful trip to Japan with her 17-year-old son, weaving through the cultural, historical, and culinary landscapes that have been a part of her life since childhood, thanks to her father's business ventures.  Paula offers a detailed itinerary of their journey, from the bustlin...

Suriname, Djon djon, Soup Jou Mou and more….what do these all have in common?  The Caribbean!   In this episode, host Paula Mohammed chats with Chef Mireille, a New York City based food and travel blogger with a diverse family background that spans the globe from India to Haiti.  Mireille shares her unique perspective on international cuisine as she encourages listeners to traverse the cross-cultu...

“Positive Paula for Progress”, avoiding people pleasers, and working with people smarter than me are just a few of the ingredients I used to create In My Kitchen. In Episode 3, I talk about why I started In My Kitchen. This episode is the start of a series about how I started In My Kitchen. "Early Days and a Brand is Born" is where I recount the journey of my career, sharing some of my e...

Alison spends her life following what she is curious about and has built herself a personal toolbox that now allows her to live the life of her dreams. A typical day in the office for Alison can look a little like this: traverse Thailand and stay with local families in their villages so her son can be immersed in learning about Thai cuisine, consulting on a kitchen design project for a castle in F...

“Remember people want to be with You, not your Socarrat” That’s is just a small sample of the advice Paula shares, to encourage people to host their post travel dinner parties.  Paula’s 10 tips will help you cook confidently and calmly while sharing your travel stories, hosting and cooking all at the same time.   This episode is for anyone, who would like to be a little more relaxed in their kitch...

The underrated and undiscovered Pakistan through the lens of a Pakistani food blogger who moved from Pakistan to Mississippi. Blogger of the very popular:  Untold Recipes By Nosheen, Nosheen’s blog is all about authentic Pakistani cuisine, with many of the dishes originating out of Nosheen’s little red book of recipes past down through the generations in her family. In this episode Nosheen generou...

It all started with the hunt for fresh olive oil like she tasted in the family olive grove in Italy.  Fast forward a decade and that hunt has led Emily down a path she never dreamed of. Eight-time cookbook author and Level 2 Olive Oil Sommelier, Emily is still pursuing her love of olive oil and her determination to educate people on the health benefits and how to buy fresh Olive Oil.   When not ta...

Did you ever wonder what it was like to grow up during the Vietnam War…in Vietnam? Raymond Liens, is an exceptional home cook and host with In My Kitchen,  who grew up in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam during the Vietnamese war.  Raymond’s story may surprise you as he shares his family's story from the Mekong Delta in Vietnam to Winnipeg Canada and the role food plays throughout the exper...

What inspired me to start In My Kitchen?  What influences from my upbringing (and recipes) played a role in the creation of In My Kitchen?  This episode is full of love stories, travel, Maori Chiefs and more. I share the stories from my childhood, that shaped who I am now and inspired me to create In My Kitchen.  From curried peas to Sukiyaki, it is a delicious journey from Pakistan to New Zealand...

Do you want to know what Umbrian cuisine is really about?  Do you think all Nonnas have a passion for cooking?   You may be surprised by what you learn in this episode.  Listen to Melissa share her experiences with the food, people and culture of Umbria, Italy as she unveils for us Her   Umbria.  Melissa Fiorucci is a talented home cook, host with In My Kitchen and is very passionate and knowledge...

What if you could sit down at a kitchen table and talk to an Iranian women from Rasht, Iran.  What would you ask?  What are you curious about?  This is exactly what this episode is about.  Paula asks Leila questions about the Women’s movement in Iran, the people, the culture, and the food.   A unique opportunity to hear a local's perspective. Leila is a talented home cook, mother, artist, Hos...

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