Knives, flames, and a pinch of confusion - a recipe for culinary enlightenment! ft. Cultiva Kenya

Following the celebration of our 50th episode, get ready for an encore filled with flavour! Join Claire and Akumu on an enticing culinary journey, partnering with Cultiva Kenya.
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Cultiva prides itself as Nairobi's leading eco-friendly, farm-to-table dining destination. More than just a restaurant, it's a sanctuary that goes beyond the ordinary, where cultivation and creation take centre stage. A haven where organic heirloom crops flourish, and talents are nurtured, "Cultiva" translates to "cultivate" in Spanish, reflecting the Ecuadorian roots of the restaurant's founders.
Keep in mind that this is Season 6, where each challenge unfolds with a unique twist, delving into a new world or skill, all within the confines of a single day. With aspirations to experience the life of a professional chef in a restaurant, Akumu and Claire faced a demanding task. The culinary stage was set, and guided by the culinary virtuosos of Cultiva Kenya, the Yes Girls were prepared to serve up insights and inspiration.
Stepping into the chef's hats behind the kitchen counter, the girls learned everything about the nuances of preparing, managing, and serving a breakfast menu on a bustling Sunday morning.
This episode unveils the art of crafting delectable dishes, exposing the rhythm of a professional kitchen, and sharing behind-the-scenes secrets that keep the culinary world and Cultiva spinning. Most importantly, the girls gained insights into the mysteries of an ever-changing restaurant menu, the sustainable farm-to-table concept, and the daily routine and responsibilities of a professional chef, particularly a head chef.
Listen to the episode if you are curious about what a chef does, what duties they are in charge of, the realities of being one in a busy kitchen, the pros, cons, and common challenges of being one, the skills necessary for culinary school and for anyone that wants to work professionally as a chef, why the career might be harder than you think, the benefits of working in a busy restaurant and kitchen, and what expert advice seasoned chefs might give to anyone who wants to become one.
A lot to learn and a lot to consider the next time you step into a restaurant like Cultiva Kenya! Tune in.
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Cultiva Kenya website:
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Cultiva Kenya on Instagram:
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Yes Girls Podcast
Dive into a world where daring adventures, riveting stories, and life-changing moments are born from the simple act of saying ‘YES’. Your audacious guides on this wild journey are Akumu Fiona and Claire Baker - two Nairobi-based wanderlusters, affectionately known as the 'Yes Girls'.
This bi-weekly documentary-style Kenyan podcast is a rollercoaster of (mis)adventures and YEStifications ranging from the thrilling to the downright outrageous.
It’s time you unlocked the extraordinary power of YES and became your best self. Tune in today!
Yes Girls Podcast is written, innovated, enacted & co-hosted by Akumu and Claire. It's recorded and packaged in Nairobi, Kenya, in the heart of East Africa.