Episodes

  • S4E2 Part 2 Living La Dolce Vita with Paola
    Oct 3 2024

    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 London life to embracing the serene culture of Puglia, encouraging listeners to find joy and self-love through Italian cooking.

    The episode explores the culinary richness and beautiful landscapes of Puglia, offering insights on local staples, traditional dishes like bombetta and pasticciotto, and tips for making the most of a visit to the region. Paula and Paola discuss the significance of food as a cultural connector and the transformative power of using good ingredients to nurture oneself. They conclude with reflections on creating fulfilling life changes and the beauty of Italian family traditions centered around food.

    Here are a few things you will learn from this episode:

    00:25 Diving into Life in Puglia with Paola

    03:31 Exploring the Beauty of Puglia

    18:57 Settling into Life in Lecce

    21:57 Embracing the Italian Lifestyle

    25:41 Essentials of a Mediterranean Pantry

    30:41 Traditional Puglian Cuisine

    37:20 Tips for Visiting Puglia

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    Paola’s One Sheet Pan Fish Bake

    Get in touch with Paola on Instagram @thetinyitalian or visit her website: thetinyitalian.com

    Tag @inmykitchenpaula to share your culinary adventures abroad especially if you go to Puglia!

    In My Kitchen helps culinary adventurers who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and my signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food..

    In My Kitchen helps culinary adventurers who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and my signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food.


    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    45 mins
  • S4E1 Part 1: Living La Dolce Vita with Paola in Puglia
    Sep 12 2024

    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 Mohammed invites Paola to share her inspiring journey from the corporate fashion world to becoming a self-love coach and Italian cookery teacher. They discuss Paola's transition from a high-stress career to finding joy and balance through cooking.

    The conversation delves into the importance of mindful cooking, the Mediterranean diet, and embracing a Dolce Vita lifestyle. Paola shares personal anecdotes, her method of revolutionizing self-care through cooking, and provides tips on creating a positive cooking mindset and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

    The episode also touches on the cultural importance of food in Italy and how Paola makes it accessible to everyone.

    Here are a few things you will learn from this episode:

    03:57 Paola's Journey to Italian Cooking

    30:30 Shifting Focus to Mental Health and Self-Care

    31:02 Empowering Women Through Cooking

    33:29 Three Pillars of a Positive Cooking Mindset

    35:33 The Mediterranean Diet as a Lifestyle

    36:47 Embracing the Dolce Vita Lifestyle

    39:01 Balancing Joy and Health in Eating

    43:42 The Importance of Self-Care for Caregivers

    48:42 Cultural Influences and Personal Journey

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    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you! Just open up your Apple Podcast app and go to the “In My Kitchen with Paula Show” 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 will have the opportunity to rate and review.

    Helpful Links

    Get my free planning tool: Paula’s Travel Planning Tool

    Paola’s One Sheet Pan Fish Bake

    Get in touch with Paola on Instagram @thetinyitalian or visit her website: thetinyitalian.com

    Tag @inmykitchenpaula to share your culinary adventures abroad especially if you go to Puglia!

    In My Kitchen helps culinary adventurers who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and my signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food..

    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    1 hr
  • S3E4 Beyond Butter Chicken
    Jun 18 2024

    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.'

    Just a few things you will learn in this episode;

    05:47 Daily Routines and Meals in India

    10:38 School Lunches and Tiffin Culture

    25:21 Spice Storage and Usage Tips

    27:01 Understanding Curry and Masala

    29:42 Family Cooking Traditions

    37:19 Traveling and Culinary Tours in India

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    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!

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    Get my free planning tool: Paula’s Travel Planning Tool

    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

    Tag @inmykitchenpaula to share your culinary adventures abroad especially if you go to India!

    In My Kitchen helps culinary adventurers who love to travel to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and my signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food..

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.


    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    47 mins
  • S3E3 The Essence of Japan: Naomi's Story from Soccer to Sake, Part 2
    May 17 2024

    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.

    Subscribe, Rate and Review

    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!

    Helpful Links

    Get my free planning tool: Paula’s Travel Planning Tool

    Chicken Tsukune Recipe:

    Realign First

    Tag @inmykitchenpaula to share your culinary adventures abroad especially if you go to Japan!

    In My Kitchen helps people who are curious travelers to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures through our cooking classes , podcast, and signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food..

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    33 mins
  • S3E2The Essence of Japan: Naomi's Story from Soccer to Sake, Part I
    Apr 17 2024

    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

    Subscribe, Rate and Review

    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you! You can do this by going to the In My Kitchen with Paula Show (not an episode) and scroll down to the bottom.

    Helpful Links

    Get my free planning tool: Paula’s Travel Planning Tool

    Chicken Tsukune Recipe

    Electric Geisha

    Kyuoshoku - The Making of a Japanese School Lunch


    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    40 mins
  • S3E1: Exploring the Heart of Japan: A Tale of Temples, Tastes, Teens and Traditions
    Apr 10 2024

    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 Paula covers:

    • 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

    Subscribe, Rate and Review

    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!

    Helpful Links

    Get my free planning tool: Paula’s Travel Planning Tool

    Japan-guide.com

    Yukari at Food Sake Tokyo (tell her Paula sent you) on Instagram: @foodsaketokyo or www.foodsaketokyo.com

    Tag @inmykitchenpaula to share your culinary adventures abroad especially if you go to Japan!

    In My Kitchen helps people who are curious travelers to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and my signature talk: My 4 Steps To Planning A one-of-a-Kind Trip Through Food..

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.


    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    40 mins
  • S2E5 In My Kitchen with Paula featuring Chef Mireille - A Culinary Journey Through the Caribbean
    Dec 23 2023

    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

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    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!

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    Get my free guide: Paula's Travel Planning Tool
    Mireille’s
    Jou Mou recipe
    Visit Mireille’s website for more recipes from around the globe:
    GlobalKitchenTravels.com
    Follow Mireille on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube:
    @ChefMireille, https://www.tiktok.com/@chefmireille

    In My Kitchen helps people who are curious travelers to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and other resources.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    35 mins
  • S2E4: Early Days and a Brand is Born
    Dec 5 2023

    “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, this episode is the start of a series about how I started In My Kitchen.

    "Early Days and a Brand is Born" is where I recount the journey of my career, sharing some of my experiences in the event industry, starting a professional partnership and embarking on a journey of self-employment.

    I then share with you early stages of In My Kitchen and the creation of the brand - from coming up with the name to building a professional brand identity with the help of experts in graphic design and photography. Through this episode I talk about the mistakes I made and the lessons I learned, sprinkled with some lessons my Father shared with me around business.

    I hope you enjoy it!

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    If you love this podcast and want to give us your support, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. This goes a long way in helping us get in front of other culinary adventurers like you!

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    Get my free guide: 10 unique travel and food tips. You won't find anywhere else

    In My Kitchen helps people who are curious travelers to explore new flavours, new dishes, new cultures and I do that through my cooking classes with my team of hosts from around the world, podcast, and other resources.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

    You can also text me right from here! Include your email if you would like to receive my free travel planning tool.

    Thank you for listening to my podcast! I would love to hear from you, connect with me on Instagram (@inmykitchenpaula) or Join In My Kitchen Facebook Group: A Group For Women Travelers Who Love Food and Culture, and let me know how you enjoyed this episode.

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    16 mins