In My Kitchen with Paula

Paula Mohammed
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Hi, I’m Paula Mohammed, welcome to my podcast: In My Kitchen with Paula. This podcast is a gathering place for culinary adventurers who love to travel. Here’s a little about me… My parents came from very different backgrounds, so I grew up with cultural influences from Pakistan, Japan, Italy, and New Zealand. In our family kitchen, the different traditions, recipes, and stories mingled together to create meals that were fun, inspiring, and memorable.  This inspired a love of travel and cooking in me that continues today. AND a curiosity about the people behind the dishes. I’m also the founder and CEO of In My Kitchen. We teach in-person and online cooking classes where my team of passionate home cooks from diverse cultures invite you into their kitchens to share their recipes, stories and travel gems. On this podcast, we’ll explore the people, cultures and recipes from your travel bucket lists.  Every week we’ll come together with a new guest and their unique dish.  Using the dish as the vehicle, we’ll take a ride into the ins and outs of their culture and country.  Along the way we’ll gather some insider travel tips that only a local knows, have a new recipe to try and basically just hang out…in my kitchen. So grab your favourite beverage and join me on a culinary adventure!

  1. 1D AGO

    The Heart of Peru: Cuisine and Culture with Ericka La Madrid

    What if the most memorable part of visiting Peru isn’t Machu Picchu… ? In this episode, I sit down with Ericka La Madrid, founder of Delectable Peru Food Tours, a proud Peruvian who grew up surrounded by big family tables, Andean flavours, and the kind of culinary traditions that carry stories across generations. Today, she helps travellers experience Peru through its kitchens, markets, and regional dishes. Erica, is generously offering a 5% discount on when you book a tour with her, just mention the podcast episode and that you are following Delectable Food Tours and In My Kitchen on Instagram You’ll hear about: 🍽️ Why the family table is central to Peruvian culture and how memories and meals are inseparable  🌊 How Peru’s three regions: Coast, Andes, and Amazon shape its iconic dishes  🍋 The magic of ceviche (plus why it’s not as simple as it looks!)  🏡 What it’s really like to cook with locals in Lima, from tamale masters to home-kitchen chefs  ✈️ Travel tips, cultural etiquette, and how to experience Peru safely and meaningfully  🥔 Fun fact: Peru has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes — and Erica tells us why it matters This episode will inspire you to travel with curiosity, savour new experiences slowly, and embrace the stories behind every dish. HELPFUL LINKS 🧑🏽‍💻 Delectable Peru Food Tours: https://delectableperu.com 📸 Erica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delectableperu_food_tours 📧 Book a tour / contact Erica: info@delectableperu.com or text/call:  ( 703) 725-0616 🍋 Erica’s Ceviche Recipe: Find it at exploreinmykitchen.com SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    45 min

  2. NOV 7

    Savouring Brazil: Cristina Dias on Coffee, Culture, and Connection

    What if your morning cup of coffee carried a century-old story of family, community, and connection? In this episode, I sit down with Cristina Dias, founder of Mogiana Coffee in Vancouver, Canada whose family has been farming coffee in Brazil since 1890. We talk about legacy, sustainability, and how a simple cup of coffee can hold the spirit of a place, from the red soil of Minas Gerais to a roastery in Burnaby. You’ll hear about: ☕ How Mogiana Coffee bridges Brazil and Canada through mindful business  🌱 The social and environmental heartbeat of a family-run coffee farm  🔥 The ritual of “cafezinho” and why Brazilians never say no to a drop-in coffee  🇧🇷 Travel inspiration for exploring Brazil beyond Rio — from coastal towns to the coffee highlands This episode will make you look at your morning brew a little differently; as an invitation to slow down, savour, and connect with the people and places behind every bean. HELPFUL LINKS 🧑🏽‍💻 Visit www.mogianacoffee.com  to obtain your 20% discount on your first online order of Mogiana Coffee, use promo code: IMK2025 ☕️ Resource:  Mogiana Coffee Learn page for step by step recipes, at exploreinmykitchen.com 🍽️ Casa Mineira: The Brazilian Sausages Cristina mentions (for our Canadian listeners) 📖 Read the beautiful article on Mogiana Coffee in Edible Magazine SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    57 min

  3. OCT 10

    Journey Through Moroccan Flavours with Siham Lahmine

    Have you ever been invited to “eat from your triangle”?  In this episode I sit down with Moroccan culinary expert and guide Siham Lahmine to explore the real Morocco—the one you taste and sit inside. From family kitchens in Fez to late-night medina vibes during Ramadan, Siham shares how hospitality, daily rhythms, and regional dishes reveal the country’s open-minded surprises and deep food heritage. You'll hear about: 🏠 How Siham curates in-home culinary experiences with local women outside tourist areas. ☕ Everyday meal rhythms (including the beloved cascrot—“second breakfast”) 🔺Respectful visiting: modest dress tips, how to interact in souks, and “eat from your triangle” at shared plates 🌙 Ramadan travel rhythms (start early, pause late afternoon, then feel the city re-ignite at night) I suggest you pair this episode with a comfy cushion, and a cup of mint tea. HELPFUL LINKS Siham’s company: moroccotravelorganizer.com Email Siham: siham@moroccotravelorganizer.com Instagram: @moroccotravelorganizer Article in Forbes magazine Visit exploreinmykitchen.com for Siham's Chicken Tagine recipe SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    1h 10m

  4. JUL 17

    Made in Taiwan: A Culinary Legacy with Ivy Chen

    What if preserving a recipe was the key to preserving a culture? In this heartfelt and flavor-packed episode, I sit down with Ivy Chen—longtime cooking instructor, co-author of Made in Taiwan, and the force behind Ivy’s Kitchen in Taipei. You’ll hear about: 🍚 Why sticky rice dishes like oil rice are central to Taiwanese celebrations 🏮 The cultural rituals that surround food—from ancestor offerings to baby blessings 🎥 What it was like filming with Phil Rosenthal for Somebody Feed Phil Whether you’re a curious home cook or someone tracing your roots through food, Ivy’s stories will leave you hungry for more—especially a ticket to Taiwan. HELPFUL LINKS 👩‍🍳 Sign up for a class with Ivy at Ivy’s Kitchen 📖 Order Made in Taiwan by Clarissa Wei and Ivy Chen 🍚 Get Ivy’s oil rice recipe at exploreinmykitchen.com 📺 Watch Ivy on Somebody Feed Phil - Season 7, Episode 7 on Netflix SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    51 min

  5. JUL 10

    Not Your Butter Chicken: Exploring Cultural Heritage with Shiva Reddy

    What if the immigrant story you’ve heard is only half the truth? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Shiva Reddy—sommelier, food columnist for CBC Vancouver, and host of the acclaimed docuseries Not Your Butter Chicken. We talk about identity, heritage, and the power of food to connect us to our culture and the women who shaped it. Shiva shares the deeply personal story behind the series, inspired by her mother’s dementia and her own journey to reclaim the flavors and traditions of her Indo-Fijian roots. From hustling samosas as a teen to becoming a celebrated wine expert, Shiva’s story is full of resilience, tenderness, and a lot of flavor. You’ll hear about: 🍛 The role of sewa and community in South Asian culture 🧵 Why the stories of immigrant women often go untold 🍷 Her unique philosophy on wine This conversation left me thinking about the women in my own family—the ones who passed down recipes, love, and history through food. I hope it does the same for you. HELPFUL LINKS Watch Shiva's new docuseries, Not Your Butter Chicken, now on CBC Gem and TelusTry Shiva’s dal recipe at exploreinmykitchen.com SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    51 min

  6. JUN 27

    Flavourful Bonds Part 4: What We Leave Behind

    What if you could supercharge your travel experiences, with just a little perspective? In this episode I wrap up the four-part series 'Flavourful Bonds' by delving into the character strengths of humility, gratitude, and legacy within the culinary traditions of Pakistan, Mexico, and Croatia. I share personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and practical exercises to help travelers and food enthusiasts recognize and practice these strengths through food.  You will learn about: ✈️ How these strength helps us to have a more immersive travel experience 🍲 Traditional dishes like Peka, Sarma and pasticada 💫 Paula’s personal story around what it means to be humble SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    25 min

  7. JUN 23

    Flavourful Bonds Part 3: Resilience in the Ruptures

    How do food and culinary traditions reflect resilience, forgiveness, and hope?  In this episode I look at the character strengths of forgiveness, hope and perspective through the lens of food in Pakistan and also Vietnam and Portugal.  Three countries that have experienced upheaval and rupture.  Through personal stories and culinary traditions I illustrate how these strengths manifest in the kitchen and during travels, emphasizing the importance of food in preserving memory, fostering connection, and enabling healing.  You will hear reflections on: 🌏Partition of India in 1947: Devastation and the birth of Pakistani cuisine 🐟The Portuguese Saudade and bacalhau 🍲The story of Pho 🙏🏼A special dinner with Sadie HELPFUL LINKS 💪🏼 VIA Character Strengths Survey 🧳 Download my free Travel Planning Tool SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    21 min

  8. JUN 12

    Flavourful Bonds Part 2: Exploring Cultural Truths Through Cuisine

    How do honesty, integrity, and fairness shape our culinary adventures and deepen our connections across cultures?  Join me in episode two of 'Flavourful Bonds' as I explore these character strengths through stories and culinary experiences from around the world. Learn how honesty varies in different cultures, the importance of culinary integrity in places like Italy and Pakistan, and how fairness is shown in community-based tourism and traditional meals. This episode invites You to reflect on your values and the impact of your presence, transforming you from mere tourists to guests who honor the tables you are invited to. You will hear reflections on: 🌎Exploring Honesty in Different Cultures 🥘Integrity: Living Our Values Through Food 🫶🏼Fairness: Sharing Space and Respecting Differences 📝Reflecting on Our Travels and Values HELPFUL LINKS 📝 Nosheen's Nihari (Pakistani Beef Shank Stew) 💪🏼 VIA Character Strengths Survey 🧳 Download my free Travel Planning Tool SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW If you love this podcast and want to give me your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping me get in front of other culinary adventurers like you. Just open up the Apple Podcasts app and go to “In My Kitchen with Paula”. Or, in this episode, click on the 3 dots in the right corner and click on “Go To Show”. At the bottom of the show page, you can rate and review. SAY HELLO In My Kitchen creates connections one dish, one story, one journey at a time, by exploring culture through food. We do this through unique culinary workshops, speaking engagements, and of course, this podcast. I'd love to hear from you! Connect with me in one of three ways: Visit www.exploreinmykitchen.com to join our IMK Community of culinary adventurers. More recipes, stories and fabulous podcast episodes. DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca

    15 min
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Hi, I’m Paula Mohammed, welcome to my podcast: In My Kitchen with Paula. This podcast is a gathering place for culinary adventurers who love to travel. Here’s a little about me… My parents came from very different backgrounds, so I grew up with cultural influences from Pakistan, Japan, Italy, and New Zealand. In our family kitchen, the different traditions, recipes, and stories mingled together to create meals that were fun, inspiring, and memorable.  This inspired a love of travel and cooking in me that continues today. AND a curiosity about the people behind the dishes. I’m also the founder and CEO of In My Kitchen. We teach in-person and online cooking classes where my team of passionate home cooks from diverse cultures invite you into their kitchens to share their recipes, stories and travel gems. On this podcast, we’ll explore the people, cultures and recipes from your travel bucket lists.  Every week we’ll come together with a new guest and their unique dish.  Using the dish as the vehicle, we’ll take a ride into the ins and outs of their culture and country.  Along the way we’ll gather some insider travel tips that only a local knows, have a new recipe to try and basically just hang out…in my kitchen. So grab your favourite beverage and join me on a culinary adventure!

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  • Creator
    Paula Mohammed
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 In My Kitchen with Paula
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