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05/09/2026

Ebi’s: in conversation with… and
ep03: Egypt

In my latest episode, I’m chatting with Suzanne Zeidy and Rawah Badrawi ahead of the launch of their new book ‘Egypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land’. We discuss their journey across Egypt to showcase its perhaps lesser-known treasure: the food and food history of the many people and cultures spread throughout this beautiful country. 

They’ve taken a clever approach to exploring and documenting by landscape, giving attention to places like the desert and mountains, which, historically, from a culinary perspective, have received less exploration. It is, in Rawah’s own words, “a wondrous meditation of history and memory”.

The recipes are accessible, easy, and trust me when I say they are delicious, and I expect to have a lot of them on repeat over the coming months.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

To listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.

Enjoy!

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I love it when a book has me turning down page corners, underlining sentences and paragraphs. I’ve spent the summer read...
02/09/2026

I love it when a book has me turning down page corners, underlining sentences and paragraphs. I’ve spent the summer reading some very exciting new publications and ‘Serving Up’ is one of them.

It is incredibly moving. It made me laugh, cry, mmm hmm in agreement, and gave me another understanding of the food industry and the people with the dedication to step into it and who want to make it better. I should probably add, heart too. It’s also beautiful and bold, in the sense that it’s thought-provoking and empowering.

I’m looking forward to speaking to and sharing our conversation with you in the coming weeks. Make sure you’re signed up to the newsletter so you don’t miss it. And make sure to grab your copy from our website!

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Ebi’s: in conversation with… Lọpẹ́ Àriyọ̀ ep01: HibsicusTo listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.Enjoy!ps....
29/08/2026

Ebi’s: in conversation with… Lọpẹ́ Àriyọ̀
ep01: Hibsicus

To listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.

Enjoy!

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Very excited to announce ‘An evening of Koshari and Conversation’ at Juma Spaces on Saturday, 10 October 2026.Join cookb...
26/08/2026

Very excited to announce ‘An evening of Koshari and Conversation’ at Juma Spaces on Saturday, 10 October 2026.

Join cookbook/travelogue authors Suzanne Zeidy and Rawah Badrawi in conversation with ‘Silk Roads’ author Anna Ansari, as they explore the stories, landscapes and flavours behind their beautiful new book, Egypt: Recipes and Stories from an Ancient Land.

Enjoy koshari and drinks on arrival, followed by conversation and an opportunity to meet the authors.

Head to the link in bio above to purchase your ticket*. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Tuesday, 10 October 2026 | From 7pm
Juma Spaces, 626A Holloway Road, Archway, London, N19 3PA

*If purchasing a ticket with a signed book, please note that your copy will be available for collection at the event. A limited number of copies will be available to purchase on the evening.

22/08/2026

Could this be the end of all jollof wars?! Erm… maybe not, but it’s a good start.

Introducing our (World) Jollof T’s!

The jollof wars may never end, but now you can rep the one you love. For the Ghanaian. The Nigerian. The Sierra Leonean. The Gambian. The Cameroonian. And anyone who simply knows good jollof when they taste it. Choose your side and wear it proudly.

For the love of jollof. For the love of YOUR jollof.

Live now on the site to pre-order - make sure you get yours!

Abeg, peace in our time. 🍚🍅☮️

19/08/2026

Ebi’s: in conversation with… .wav ep02: Ghana Food Movement

Food is never just food. It’s land, memory, power and possibility. What does it mean to truly reclaim our food systems?

In this episode, I’m joined by Aimée Wallin of the to talk about food sovereignty and education, reclaiming African food futures from seed to table and what it means to build these futures rooted in care and community. 

To listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.

Enjoy!

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17/08/2026

“…a wondrous meditation on history and memory.”

Thank you and for your book, taking us on a captivating and insightful journey into the beauty that is Egypt, its people and its food. Such a treat to read this book cover to cover, and to be immersed in such rich and sacred food and culture.

September sees the launch of ‘Egypt: Recipes and Stories from an ancient land’, but preorders are open on the website. Also, some exciting updates to come that you won’t want to miss, so make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter!

Kinda chic, for all your good vibes and support. ✌🏿🖤
14/08/2026

Kinda chic, for all your good vibes and support. ✌🏿🖤

13/08/2026

Ebi’s: in conversation with… .lopeariyo :: ep01: Hibiscus

“... It’s about getting people to understand West Africa, West African ingredients… making them realise that these ingredients aren’t as foreign to them as they might think. It’s also understanding the eating habits, the cultural habits, the table manners and all these different things that exist within West African cooking…. The responsibility of my writing is to break down these barriers, I think, and through breaking down barriers, that’s how a sense of care and connection is built.”

To listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.

Enjoy!

06/08/2026

So here it is, ep01: Hibiscus!

For this conversation, I was lucky enough to sit down with chef and cookbook author to talk about her journey through food, the story behind her acclaimed cookbook Hibiscus, growing up between London and Nigeria, and the flavours that remind her of home.

From fresh pounded yam and family-style suppers to the global diversity of rice, and the future of West African food, this was a beautiful conversation about memory, identity and the many ways food can bring us home.

This conversation was recorded in April 2026.

To listen to the full episode, head to the link in bio.

Enjoy!

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