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In My Kitchen with Paula
Paula Mohammed
Frequency: 1 episode/22d. Total Eps: 43

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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Beyond Butter Chicken with Chef Gurjyote Sethi
Episode 14
mardi 18 juin 2024 • Duration 46:52
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 provides insights into daily life in India, cooking techniques, and his philosophy of spreading love through food. The discussion also touches on Chef GJ's culinary tours in India and his ongoing cooking ventures in Canada, including his experience with 'Tiffin To Go.'
HELPFUL LINKS
- Get my free Travel Planning Tool
- Check out Chef Gurjyote’s Chicken Curry Dinner
- Get in touch with Chef Gurjoyte on Instagram (@chefgurjyotesethi), by phone at 778 875 8535, or email at gjsindiankitchen@gmail. 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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
The Essence of Japan: Naomi Eguchi's Story from Soccer to Sake (Part 2)
Episode 13
vendredi 17 mai 2024 • Duration 33:07
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.
- Naomi discusses the difference in social customs between Japan and North America.
- Must try foods in different Japanese regions like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
- Naomi shares her journey of transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur with Realign First, exploring the struggles and successes of that path.
- Paula's conversation with Naomi also covers broader themes of Japanese values, social behavior, and expectations.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Get my free Travel Planning Tool
- Try this Chicken Tsukune Recipe
- Check out Realign First
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Where Food is the Tie that Binds: A Vietnamese Refugee's Story with Raymond Liens
Episode 4
mardi 27 juin 2023 • Duration 41:22
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 experience.
In this episode you will learn about Raymond’s life growing up in the Mekong Delta. Raymond breaks down the foundation of all Vietnamese meals and provides a framework of 10 essential ingredients that will have you cooking Vietnamese dishes in no time. Raymond shares some tips and hacks for traveling in Vietnam specifically on how to navigate the food markets of the Mekong Delta.
You are going to love this episode and if you haven’t already been to Vietnam, you will be adding it to your bucket list.
I am excited for you to hear Raymond’s story and all he has to share!
HELPFUL LINKS
- Check out Raymond’s 10 Essential Vietnamese Ingredients
- Join Raymond's next virtual cooking class
- Follow Raymond on Instagram
- Get my FREE guide: 10 Unique Travel and Food Tips You Won't Find Anywhere Else
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Why I Started In My Kitchen
Season 1 · Episode 3
mercredi 31 mai 2023 • Duration 22:39
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, Japan and Italy. I can’t wait for you to join me on this culinary adventure.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Join my next virtual cooking class
- Get my FREE guide: 10 Unique Travel and Food Tips You Won't Find Anywhere Else
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Chewing the Fat with Melissa Fiorucci: An Umbrian Story
Season 1 · Episode 2
mardi 23 mai 2023 • Duration 42:01
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 knowledgeable about Umbrian cuisine and culture. Whether you've been to Italy or planning a visit, or just dreaming about it. You are going to love this episode.
In this episode you will hear many cooking tips that were passed down to Melissa from her Nonna, you will learn how to make two recipes that are very nostalgic for Melissa, and how to visit Umbria and experience it like a local... plus much more!
I can’t wait for you to hear all that Melissa has to share!
HELPFUL LINKS
- Try Melissa’s recipes: Nonna’s Olive Pate and Parsley Sauce
- Join our next virtual cooking class
- Follow Melissa Fiorucci on Instagram
- Read Chewing The Fat by Karima Moyer-Nocchi
- Get my FREE guide: 10 Unique Travel and Food Tips You Won't Find Anywhere Else
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Getting to the Heart (and Stomach) of Rasht, Iran with Leila Nabizadeh
Season 1 · Episode 1
mardi 9 mai 2023 • Duration 43:06
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, Host with In My Kitchen and owner of Saffron Catering. Leila is an open book and very generous in what she shares, from her perspective of the future of Iran, to the signature dish of Rasht, life growing up in Rasht and what it is like now.
In this episode Leila introduces us to the signature dish of Rasht: Baghali Ghatough (fava bean stew), Leila will share with you how you can help the women and people of Iran as they fight for change and you will get an insider’s perspective on what to expect if you ever have the chance to travel to Rasht. These are just a few of the topics Leila and Paula chat about.
HELPFUL LINKS
- Try Leila’s recipe Baghali Ghatough (Fava Bean Stew)
- Learn more about Saffron Catering here
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Welcome to In My Kitchen with Paula
jeudi 30 mars 2023 • Duration 01:16
Welcome to In My Kitchen with Paula! Listen to learn about this brand new podcast that will take you on a new culinary adventure each week.
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
The Essence of Japan: Naomi Eguchi's Story from Soccer to Sake (Part 1)
Episode 12
mercredi 17 avril 2024 • Duration 40:03
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 a successful business in Vancouver, shares insights into her upbringing, Japanese home cooking, and the diverse food scene across Japan's regions.
These are just a few of the topics Paula covers:
- A Deep Dive into Japanese Cuisine with Naomi
- Naomi's Multicultural Background and Its Influence
- Exploring Traditional Japanese Home Cooking
- Japanese School Lunches
- Sharing a Special Recipe: Chicken Tsukune
- Travel Tips and Cultural Insights for Japan
HELPFUL LINKS
- Get my free Travel Planning Tool
- Try this Chicken Tsukune Recipe
- Check out Electric Geisha
- Explore Kyuoshoku - The Making of a Japanese School Lunch
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Tale of Temples, Tastes, Teens and Traditions
Season 3 · Episode 11
mercredi 10 avril 2024 • Duration 40:03
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 bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene onsen culture in Yufuin and the culinary delights discovered along the way.. Alongside sharing planning tools and advice for spontaneous travel, Paula emphasizes the profound respect and kindness experienced throughout her trip, underscoring the deep impact of Japanese culture and food on her journey.
These are just a few of the topics covered:
- Planning the Ultimate Japan Trip (for Paula): Insights and Itinerary
- Exploring the Onsen Culture and Rural Japan
- Cycling the Shimanami Kaido
- Navigating Japan: Luggage Shipping and Local Tips
- Kyoto: Embracing Tradition and Culture
- Reflections and Travel Tips
HELPFUL LINKS
- Get Paula's free Travel Planning Tool
- Check out Japan-guide.com
- Follow Yukari at Food Sake Tokyo (tell her Paula sent you) on Instagram: @foodsaketokyo or www.foodsaketokyo.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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!
A Culinary Journey Through the Caribbean with Chef Mireille
Episode 10
samedi 23 décembre 2023 • Duration 34:56
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-cultural landscape with her traditional recipes. She gives a deeper insight into the diversity of Caribbean cuisine and culture, focusing on the uniqueness of each region based on historical colonization. Mireille also elaborates on the deeply-rooted tradition of 'Jou Mou', a Haitian New Year's Day pumpkin soup, and its significance. Throughout the conversation, Mireille emphasizes the beauty of culinary diversity and the power of food to break down biases and foster understanding among different cultures.
These are just a few of the topics we cover in my chat with Mireille:
- Mireille's Unique Family Background
- Exploring the Diversity of the Caribbean
- Traveling to the Caribbean: Tips and Recommendations
- The Significance of Jou Mou in Haitian Culture
- The Influence of Mireille's Diverse Background on Her Career
- Mireille's Blog and Her Mission
HELPFUL LINKS
- Get my free guide: Paula's Travel Planning Tool
- Check out Chef Mireille’s Jou Mou recipe
- Visit Chef Mireille’s website for more recipes from around the globe: GlobalKitchenTravels.com
- Follow Chef Mireille on Instagram (@ChefMireille) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@chefmireille)
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 at a time, by exploring culture through food. I 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:
- DM me on Instagram at @inmykitchenpaula
- Email me at paula@inmykitchen.ca
- Click to text me directly. Include your email address and I'll share my free travel planning tool!









