In this heartfelt and lively episode of The Moreish Podcast, Hema chats with Chef Marissa Leon-John, a private chef from Montreal who brings her rich Caribbean roots from St. Lucia and St. Vincent into every dish she creates.
Marissa shares her exciting journey on MasterChef Canada, her unique experiences working as a guest chef in St. Lucia, and the joy of infusing traditional Caribbean flavours into upscale dishes. The conversation delves into more personal topics, including the challenges and beauty of growing up with a dual identity in Canada, and her passionate advocacy for young Black and LGBTQ youth in the culinary world, plus, get the scoop on her spice line, Fairy Dust, and her plans for documenting cherished family recipes.
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ElleJays Website
ElleJays on Instagram
Fairy Dust Spices on Instagram
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