Have you ever wondered how to turn a lifelong passion for food into a celebrated career? In this episode, I sit down with the wonderfully creative food photographer, stylist, and cookbook author, Murielle Banackissa. Murielle shares the story of her creative journey, from her childhood memories in the Republic of Congo to her family's move to Montreal.

 

Join us as we explore how Murielle masterfully blends her Congolese and Russian-Ukrainian heritage into mouth-watering vegan recipes that might just have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about vegan food. We'll dig into how she organically merged her love for cooking and photography, turning a social media trend into a thriving business and eventually, a beautiful cookbook. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration of identity, the courage to follow your own path, and the magic that happens when you slow down and savor the process.

 

Chapters

 

00:00 - From Pointe Noire to Montreal: A Creative Childhood

02:49 - Early Food Memories and Creative Pursuits

06:02 - Merging Passion for Food and Photography

09:38 - The Comfort Foods of Home: A Taste of Heritage

11:30 - The Art and Science of Recipe Development

13:59 - A Cookbook Dream Come True

16:34 - Conceptualizing "Savoring": Memories on a Plate

19:19 - The Four-Year Journey to "Savoring"

21:15 - Finding Joy in Slowing Down the Cooking Process

25:06 - Cultivating an Authentic and Unfussy Style

27:24 - Trusting the Process: Advice to Her Younger Self

Connect With Murielle:

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muriellebanackissa/?hl=en

Murielle’s Website: https://muriellebanackissa.com/

Buy Murielle’s Cookbook: https://muriellebanackissa.com/savoring/

 

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This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Santiago Cardona and Daniel Espinosa.

 

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