Hi, I'm Audrey
Growing up in Toronto, I was surrounded by – and also immersed in – many different cultures. My father was born in Mauritius, a tiny island off the east coast of South Africa, which has a heavy French/Chinese/Indian influence. I was introduced to rice and lentils, curries, ratatouille, and chutneys early on, and my father owned and operated a restaurant called the Blue Bay Café. It was the first, and possibly only, Mauritian restaurant in Toronto.
My maternal grandmother, born in Canada, is of Italian descent and was one of THE BEST cooks around, all the while growing up surrounded by Jamaican
family and friends, and falling in love with all kinds of delicious Jamaican dishes.
Being raised by parents who loved to travel meant I was fortunate enough to have been exposed to international foods very early on. When eating out locally, we would always try something new: Cuban, Creole, Korean, Syrian, Japanese, Indian, Caribbean, and more, as far back as I can remember.
I LOVE to eat. Obviously. But more than that, I love having a broad range of experiences to draw from, including rich flavours, aromas, and textures. I also LOVE to write. Describing a mouthwatering dish in a way that connects with my clients’ audiences and honours the heart and soul that they put into their recipes brings me joy.
So, how did these two simple ingredients become a recipe for success? (Corny, I know).
My aunt Rosemary is the owner and blogger at An Italian in My Kitchen. She introduced me to the world of food blogging in a way I had never known outside of Googling “quick and easy weeknight dinners my kids won’t argue about.” It opened the door for me to discover what I love: building a successful business, writing about recipes, and helping food bloggers grow and succeed.
FAVOURITE GROUP:
I’m an introvert. Anything involving “groups” is a hard no.
Cheesy Netflix thrillers, of the made-for-tv calibre.
A dirty martini with extra olives!
Do other people’s pets count?
Anything I haven’t made myself.
FAVOURITE SPORT:
I failed gym class, so…I’ll say whatever sports my kids are playing (we’re a big hockey/soccer family!)