In this episode, Manal shares with me (and you!) how the entire experience of cooking inspires her, has changed her life, and continues to motivate her to push herself to new heights. She also shares wisdom around being a mom and not falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it all.

Once I started cooking more regularly and upping my culinary game I noticed that more and more people with similar interests began orbiting my universe, and me theirs. And this was definitely the case with the guest on this episode.

It's been 11 years since Gabbie and I lived together as roommates and almost 8 years since we've lived in the same country, yet she's one of the first people I turn to when I need a non-judgemental listening ear and let it all out.

I had the pleasure of chatting with New York-based, Ghanaian writer and creative consultant Natasha Nyanin about her tried and true Senegalese Yassa Chicken. Natasha elevates cooking, hosting, and designing her tables to an art form. It's not just about eating to sustain yourself, one should embrace all of the sensory pleasures that come with a beautiful and delicious meal.