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Wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year!

🔥 FIRED Cookery School – Silk Road Sessions Wrap-Up! 🔥

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the absolute pleasure of welcoming incredible carers into the kitchen to explore flavours and stories from across Asia. Together, we travelled along our own “Silk Road” — full of learning, laughter, and lots of good food. ❤️

🥟 Dumplings
We kicked things off with a dumpling masterclass! There were mountains of dumplings and even more smiles. The warm, homely atmosphere gave everyone a chance to unwind, chat, and connect with fellow carers.

🇰🇷 Korean Ban Chan & Bibimbap
Next stop: Korea! 안녕하세요 🇰🇷
Carers got hands-on with Korean ban chan and built their own vibrant bibimbap bowls — a perfect mix of flavour, colour, teamwork, and creativity.

🇨🇳 Hakka-Chinese Cuisine
For our final class before a wee break, we explored Hakka cooking — a culture close to my heart through my father’s side.
“Hakka” (客家) means guest families, reflecting a history of migration and resilience. Carers learned about this rich heritage while diving into hearty, flavourful Hakka dishes.

✨ It’s been inspiring to see carers come together, learn new skills, share stories, and enjoy the joy that cooking brings. Thank you all for bringing your energy, curiosity, and kindness into the FIRED kitchen.

✨ A huge thank you to SEHSCT and NMD for having us be part of the Diversity Fun Day! ✨

It was a wonderful celebration of cultures, community, and the beauty of our differences. 🌍💫

On the menu, we shared a taste of diversity with:

🍛 Dhal Curry with Roasted Peppers, Naan Bread, Raita & Persian Salad

🍢 Flat Bread with Chicken Skewers served with Tzatziki & Persian Salad

We’re grateful to have been part of such a vibrant day that brings people together through food, fun, and friendship. 💙