10/21/2026
What if food could remind us of who we are?
Before cooking became my way of expressing myself, there was music.
Growing up, I never questioned the freedom to play, experiment, and make mistakes.
It was simply part of who I was.
Somewhere along the way, I lost touch with that feeling.
Yet I found myself returning to it through food, often creating at home with no expectations and sharing only with those closest to me.
Looking back, I realize music and food have given me something similar: a way to express myself, explore my roots, and keep learning.
And I wonder how many of us find that same connection in different ways.
Through a familiar flavour that brings back a memory. A recipe passed down through generations. Or the simple joy of creating something of our own.
We often speak about food connecting us to the land and to each other. But perhaps one of its most personal connections is the one it creates within ourselves.
Sometimes food doesn’t teach us something new. It reminds us of something we’ve always carried.
