Zahra lives in Bristol with her ten year old daughter. Originally from Darfur, a region in Western Sudan, Zahra’s first language is Zaghawa, although

Simwinji’s story is of the delicate balance between scarcity and generosity – the politics of a nation changing the food culture of that nation.

“Borsch reminds me of being reunited with friends and family, because it the first thing my mum cooks when I return to Russia. Now

Femi’s Nigerian roots make cooking a relaxed, community affair, where flavours are developed as the dish progresses. “I was taught to always cook free-style

Chef Trevor Johnson lived in his homeland of Jamaica for 10 years before coming to the UK, but his Jamaican roots have stayed with

“My mum used to make rabbit in black sauce for me. Since I was little, I have always been a very clean eater, but

“Food brings people together and helps them to bond. Even those who’ve never met before, have a great time when they cook together. It

“When my family spoke of life during the war, they spoke, not of the shortage of food for my grandparents, but the sharing of

Sana’s love for cooking began at the age of 10 in her home country of Sudan, guided by her Grandmother who bought her, her

“I remember my dad roasting bread fruit outside – the smell, the communal feel as we gathered outside with our neighbours,….when it’s warm and

Mum Culan* was born in Somaliland. One of 15 brothers and sisters, a love of healthy, fresh organic food was passed down to her

For Syrian Arabic speaker and Refugee Women of Bristol volunteer Susan, fresh and healthy food is always something to be enjoyed together. Susan says,