Another unforgettable weekend at Toronto Food & Drink Fest, one of the hottest food events in the country. Always a blessing to get back on stage, fire things up in front of hundreds, and do what I love most. This time, I got to share my Guyanese Chicken Curry & Rice with Wiri Wiri Pepper Sauce, and the crowd brought the kind of energy every chef dreams of. Mad love to the organizers, fellow chefs, exhibitors, volunteers, and everyone who pulled up, showed out, and made the whole weekend hit different.
Did you make it out? Tell me your favourite bite, favourite moment, or the most unforgettable thing you saw all weekend.
In the newest episode of Recoverycast, @chefdevan shares his experience navigating a high-pressure career as a professional chef while privately struggling with addiction.
Choosing to heal meant finally facing the feelings he once tried to hide, leading to a headspace where he could finally manage life’s many challenges with a sense of empowerment.
While early recovery may feel overwhelming as you address past resentments and build new connections, it offers you a sustainable way to navigate life.
The process of self-discovery and emotional honesty might seem daunting at first, but it is often much simpler than the constant effort required to maintain life while struggling in private.
When you have the right tools and resources, you can better handle the stresses of every day life or personal adversity without needing to reach for old coping mechanisms. Moving toward a life of healing allows you to stay present and grounded even when life isn’t perfect.
You are never alone, and recovery is possible. 💜
If you or a loved one is struggling go to recovery.com for more resources.
#recoveryispossible #sobriety #recoveryjourney #addictionawareness #wedorecover
It was an unforgettable experience cooking for a wonderful family and their guests at a wedding in beautiful Portugal 🇵🇹! I poured my heart into crafting dishes that were both creative and a respectful tribute to the rich culinary traditions of my home country. Portugal remains one of my favorite destinations, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit ❤️.
Have you been to Portugal before? Where should I consider traveling next?
#portugal #wedding #cintra #chefdev
Long days, hard workouts, stress, travel, being on your feet all day… eventually your body starts talking back 😅. Huge shoutout to Liangste Wellness for getting me right 💆🏽♂️. If your back’s tight, your knees are acting up, or your body just feels worn down, this is the kind of care that actually makes a difference. Walked out feeling brand new. Who needs this right now? 😮💨
💆🏽♂️Liangste Wellness
📍Richmond Hill, Unit 11, 9555 Yonge Street L4C 9M5
Kingston never misses, but Whitney’s Kitchen? That’s a whole different level. Stew peas, pasta salad, rice & peas, and bar-b-fried chicken, all fresh, homemade, and packed with flavour. This is the food I dream about. Proppa tings, every time 🇯🇲 What are you ordering first?
🇯🇲 Whitney’s Kitchen
📍23 Ballater Avenue, Kingston, Jamaica
#visitjamaica #proppatings #barbfried #packedwithflavour
Some experiences stay with you. Being part of Chefs for Change this past month, giving back through the craft alongside chefs who’ve shaped this industry, was one of them. Truly grateful🙏🏾. Guyana’s national dish elevated 🇬🇾🚀. Drop a comment and let me know what you think 👊🏾🩷
🎥 @familyfoodie.to
Even the strongest, most experienced swimmers respect the ocean and you should too. 🌊 These waves were nothing compared to what was out there that day, and I didn’t even catch the biggest ones on film. The ocean is powerful, unpredictable, and demands your full respect. Stay safe out there always, especially in open water. Are you jumping in or staying on shore? 🤙🏾
📍 Makena State Park Big Beach Maui Hawaii
Portuguese sugar cane workers brought malasadas to Hawaii in the 1800s and changed the game forever 🌸 Leonard’s has been perfecting them since 1952 and this is what a donut is supposed to taste like. Hot, made to order, pillowy on the inside, drowning in sugar. Order the original and cinnamon, and for the puffs go guava, custard and macadamia. I ate mine in the parking lot and I’d do it again and again 🤤
🍩 Leonard’s Bakery
📍 933 Kapahulu, Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Foodland Ala Moana did NOT disappoint. Wall-to-wall poke, endless samples, and finally my first spam musubi. Cold, fresh, flavorful, and mad protein. Hawaii, you win. 🤙🏾🐟
#foodlandhawaii #honolulueats #pokebowl #spammusubi #hawaiifood
Cooking up forever together 💟.
Also, rare footage of Sandra pretending I’m not the one doing all the cooking 😝. What can I say…She brings the beauty, I bring the knife skills. Grateful for this love, this chapter, and the dream team helping bring it all to life ❤️💫.
#Love #shemarriedthechef #grateful
No trip to Guyana is complete without Shanta’s Puri Shop. My dad first came here as a boy, and now I get to bring my family back for dhal puri and all the legendary bites that made this place an institution. If you know, you know. What do you want to eat here the most?
