In My Kitchen with Paula
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!
Episodes
32 episodes
Culinary Activism: Anna Voloshyna's Journey from Ukraine to California
What does it mean to fight a war—with food?In this episode, we meet Anna Voloshyna: chef, cookbook author, and passionate culinary activist. Born and raised in Ukraine and now based in California, Anna shares how her deep love of ...
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Episode 31
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49:53
Culinary Time Travel: Sephardic Flavours and Tales with Hélène Jawhara Piñer
What can food tell us about history, identity, and resilience?In this episode of In My Kitchen with Paula, I sit down with Hélène Jawhara Piñer — historian, professor, and author of Matzah and Flour — to explore ...
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Episode 30
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44:45
From Farms to Flavour: Exploring Heritage through Food with Selena Pellizzari
What if your next meal could take you back in time—and across continents?In this episode, Paula reconnects with longtime friend and accomplished equestrian coach Selena Pellizzari, whose story weaves together family heritag...
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Episode 29
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45:48
Sharing Meals: A Global Happiness Hack
Did you know one of the simplest ways to boost your happiness might be sitting right at your dinner table?In this solo episode, I dive into a fascinating chapter of the World Happiness Report 2025 that explores something ...
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Episode 28
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19:06
Culinary Adventures Part 3: Paula's Method of Travel and Connection
Want to explore the world more meaningfully — one dish, one market, one moment at a time?In this final installment of my three-part series, I’m wrapping things up by sharing the simple framework I use to explore culture through th...
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Episode 27
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24:54
Culinary Adventures Part 2: Paula's Method of Travel and Connection
Ever wonder how to create deeper connections through travel — and how food can be the key?In this special solo episode, I’m continuing a three-part series where I share my personal story, travel philosophy, and the principles that...
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Episode 26
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15:21
Culinary Adventures Part 1: Paula's Method of Travel and Connection
Ever wonder how to create deeper connections through travel — and how food can be the key? In this special solo episode, I’m kicking off a three-part series where I share my personal story, travel philosophy, and the principl...
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Episode 25
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22:16
The Spirit of Manaakitanga: Food, Family, and Friendship in New Zealand
What does it really mean to care for others through food — and how does that shape who we are?In this episode, Paula takes us on a journey to New Zealand, where her earliest memories of generosity, gathering, and good food were fo...
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Episode 24
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34:04
Exploring Goan Food and Culture with Lara Victoria
Have you ever wondered what makes Goan cuisine so special? What if the secret ingredient isn’t just the spices, but the sun itself?In this episode, Paula sits down with Lara Victoria, a food and wine expert with deep roots in both...
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Episode 23
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52:20
Savouring Slow Travel: Discovering Parma and Modena with Sonia Bozzi
What if the best way to experience Italy isn't through checklists and tourist attractions, but by slowing down and savoring each moment?In this episode, Paula is joined by Sonia Bozzi, entrepreneur and founder of Cultour Itali...
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Episode 22
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39:53
Savouring Alentejo: Alfredo Cunhal Sendim’s Portuguese Legacy & Montado do Freixo do Meio
Did you ever drive by a village when traveling and wonder what people do here day to day and what is their story? In this episode, Paula talks with Alfredo Cunhal Sendim, a former fisherman turned organic farmer from the Ale...
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Episode 21
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1:03:43
A Taste of Alentejo and Lisbon with Maria João Carros
Curious about the real Lisbon and Alentejo outside of tourist guides and google? Get a local’s take with Maria João Carros on our latest episode.Maria shares her experiences and insights into Portuguese culture and cuisine. Maria ...
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Episode 20
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1:00:30
Beyond the Plate: Communicating Across Cultures
Have you ever been traveling and asked a local person a question and they are saying yes, but the meaning you realize later is no?Join Paula as she dives into the art of understanding different communication styles, Paula serves u...
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Episode 19
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21:17
From Taiwan to Canada: Pete Young's Journey of Creativity and Innovation (Part 2)
Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the complexities of identity and culture, as a young immigrant? In this two-part episode, Taiwanese-Canadian artist and educator Pete (Shouh) Young takes us on a journey through h...
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Episode 18
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46:35
From Taiwan to Canada: Pete Young's Journey of Creativity and Innovation (Part 1)
Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the complexities of identity and culture, as a young immigrant? In this two-part episode, Taiwanese-Canadian artist and educator Pete (Shouh) Young takes us on a journey through h...
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Episode 17
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33:32
Living La Dolce Vita in Puglia with Paola Maggiulli (Part 2)
A look into Paola's Puglia:This episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula' features a conversation between host Paula Mohammed and guest Paola, a self-love coach living in Puglia, Italy. Paola shares her journey from a high-paced Lond...
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Episode 16
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45:05
Living La Dolce Vita in Puglia with Paola Maggiulli (Part 1)
Feeling stressed? Discover how cooking simple Italian dishes can be a form of self-care.This episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula' features a deep and engaging conversation with Paola, also known as the Tiny Italian. Host Paula M...
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Episode 15
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1:00:23
Beyond Butter Chicken with Chef Gurjyote Sethi
Spices, Stories, and Smiles: Exploring Indian Culture and Cuisine with Chef Gurjyote SethiIn this episode of 'In My Kitchen with Paula,' host Paula Mohammed invites Red Seal Chef Gurjyote Sethi (Chef GJ) to share his culinar...
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Episode 14
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46:52
The Essence of Japan: Naomi Eguchi's Story from Soccer to Sake (Part 2)
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 de...
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Episode 13
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33:07
The Essence of Japan: Naomi Eguchi's Story from Soccer to Sake (Part 1)
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 in...
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Episode 12
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40:03
Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Tale of Temples, Tastes, Teens and Traditions
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 landsca...
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Episode 11
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40:03
A Culinary Journey Through the Caribbean with Chef Mireille
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 ...
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Episode 10
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34:56
Early Days and a Brand is Born
“Positive Paula for Progress”, avoiding people pleasers, and working with people smarter than me are just a few of the ingredients I used to create In My Kitchen.In Episode 3, I talk about why I started In My Kitchen. Thi...
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Episode 9
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15:51
Thailand Travels to Kitchens in Castles with Alison Kent
Alison spends her life following what she is curious about and has built herself a personal toolbox that now allows her to live the life of her dreams.A typical day in the office for Alison can look a little like this: traverse Th...
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Episode 8
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45:26