Welcome to our Dream Cuisines 2023 participants!

It's an exciting time for the Dream Cuisines program as we introduce the new cohort for this year: Rana Alkari, Viviana Rojas, Rehab Khalid Elsayed, Vinaya Waghmode, and Laura Molina! We can't wait to see the impact they will make in the program and in their communities.

These five women come from different parts of the world, representing cultures that are as diverse as they are delicious. From Syrian to Egyptian, Mexican to Colombian, and Indian, each one brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the program. We are deeply grateful and honoured to be part of their journey as they take their passion for food to the next level!

We believe that food has the power to bring people together and break down cultural barriers. The Dream Cuisines program provides a platform for these talented women to showcase their culinary skills and give us a glimpse into the traditions, customs, and way of life in different parts of the world. Through their food businesses, they are helping to build bridges and foster connection between people from different backgrounds.

Over the course of the program, we will be celebrating the unique and authentic culinary creations of each participant, as they prepare for the farmers’ markets this summer.

With that, let's raise a toast to this year's Dream Cuisines program and celebrate the diversity and richness of our five amazing cultures through food and community. We're excited to see what the future holds for these talented women and can't wait to try their delicious creations!