In My Kitchen
Immersive Culinary Adventures, with knowledgeable and passionate home cooks from diverse cultures. Cooking Classes are currently online and in person.
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Choose a cooking class hosted by a passionate and knowledgeable home cook from a diverse ethnic background - sign up! Detailed information will be emailed to you including your recipes and zoom information. Step 2:
Join your zoom at the instructed time, you will be met by your IMK Host and the Founder and CEO of IMK, Paula Mohammed. Paula will be there to ensure the class run
This is not just a cooking class.
It’s a chance to:
*Experience Ukrainian culture through food
*Hear a story you won’t forget
*And support people living through war.
On April 19, I’m hosting a live online cooking experience with Ukrainian chef and cookbook author Anna Voloshyna.
Anna has cooked on the front lines in Ukraine, and now she’s bringing her stories, her culture, and her food into our kitchens.
We’ll be making Ukrainian cabbage rolls (holubtsi) together, a recipe from her new cookbook UKRAÏNE, coming out this October.
$10 from every ticket will go to support Ukrainian bakeries through .for.ukraine
✨ April 19
✨ 4–5:30 PM PST
✨ Online
👉 Join us (link in bio)
04/08/2026
There are some people you meet who completely shift how you see the world, and yourself in it.
voloshyna is one of those people.
Anna is an American-Ukrainian chef, cookbook author, and culinary storyteller.
But what moved me most when I spoke with Anna was not just her food. It was how she shows up in the world, Anna makes things happen.
Anna has cooked on the front lines in Ukraine. She has fed soldiers in the middle of war. She has used food as a way to bring comfort, connection, and humanity in the hardest of moments. AND to fight for identity
One thing Anna shared with me in our podcast episode really stayed with me: that food is a language people understand. It opens people up. It connects us. It helps us care.
On April 19, Anna is bringing that same spirit into our kitchens.
We’ll cook together.
We’ll hear her story.
And we’ll experience Ukrainian culture in a way that goes far beyond a recipe.
We’ll be making Ukrainian cabbage rolls (holubtsi), Anna's way!
This is a recipe from her upcoming cookbook UKRAÏNE, releasing this October.
And $10 from every ticket will go to support Ukrainian bakeries through the not for profit: Bake for Ukraine This is not just a cooking class. It’s an opportunity to:
• Learn through experience
• Feel connected to something bigger
• Support a meaningful cause
If this resonates with you, I would love to have you join us.
April 19
4–5:30 PM PST
Online
Link: https://inmykitchen.ca/products/ukrainian-culinary-adventure-with-anna-voloshyna-celebrating-the-launch-of-her-new-cookbook
Ecuadorian ceviche is a little different, and I love it.
✅ Light, citrusy broth (leche de Tigre)
✅ Served with a spoon
✅ Crunchy sides like plantain chips and corn
I’ve been testing a version from our Galápagos trip and can’t wait to share it with you soon on the podcast: In My Kitchen with Paula
Have you ever had Ecuadorian ceviche?
04/02/2026
What if one evening could change how you see the world…and actually help someone in it?
On April 19, we’re gathering around the table with American-Ukrainian cookbook author and activist Anna Voloshyna.
Not just to cook.
But to connect.
Anna has cooked on the front lines in Ukraine. She’s fed soldiers. Raised funds. Delivered vehicles and shared her culture in the middle of war.
And now, she’s bringing that same spirit into our kitchens.
Together, we’ll make Ukrainian cabbage rolls, a recipe from her upcoming cookbook UKRAÏNE, releasing this October; but more than that, we’ll experience:
• The stories behind the dish
• The resilience of a culture
• The power of food to bring people together
And $10 from every ticket goes directly to support Bake For Ukraine
This is one of those rare evenings where:
You learn something meaningful
You feel connected
And you make a real impact
✨ April 19 | 4–5:30 PM PST
✨ Live on Zoom
✨ $39 (free for Culture & Connection members)
If you’ve been craving something more than just another class…
this is it.
👉 Link in bio to join us
Come sit at the table with us.
03/07/2026
A short but very sweet trip back to Aotearoa / New Zealand. Had the usual:
🥧mince pie
🧀picked up cheese from the Kaiwaka Cheese shop.
🦪Talley’s Marinated Mussels
🍦Tip Top Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
And of course I re-stocked my Marmite supply.
Sweet memories made with the Whānau (family) and Friends.
I spent my time mostly up North in the Bay of Islands: Opua, Paihia and trips to Russell - the prettiest little village around.
I have a podcast episode on Aotearoa / New Zealand and our family story. I invite you to listen while you roast a leg of Lamb and sip on a New Zealand Pinot Gris.
In My Kitchen with Paula Podcast Show.
EPS 24: The Spirit of Manaakitanga
Available at www.exploreinmykitchen.com or on your favourite listening platform.
Arohanui 💕
Launching our In My Kitchen Cooking Culture and Connection Club with our first 10 members! They each receive our IMK Culinary Travel Journal. I am thrilled about both these launches 🚀 they both reflect the heart of IMK (and me !)
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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 when you book a tour with her, just mention the podcast episode and that you are following and 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.
Listen on your favourite platform or at www.exploreinmykitchen.com
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.
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.
Listen at exploreinmykitchen.com and check out Siham’s Chicken Tagine recipe. Or listen on your favourite platform.
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