Family and connection is a big part of Dhalwala’s food-focused motivation, as this mother of two is also the creator and chair of the
Joy of Feeding. The international food festival is a unique inter-generational fundraiser in support of the
UBC Farm.
“Cooking is the doorway to caring about where our food comes from, taking care of our families, and taking care of our health.” Meeru Dhalwala
You might recognize Agassiz-based chef Tammy Wood from
MasterChef Canada or you’ve picked up her recently published venison-based cookbook
Around the Woods in 30 Plates. Or perhaps you’re gearing up for her upcoming television series
Saucy’s Got Game!
One thing is certain; whatever Wood puts her mind to she does with grace and vivaciousness. Her enthusiasm for hunting wild game is paralleled by her adventurous spirit in the kitchen. She personally hunts what she cooks and is the unofficial spokesperson for hunter-chefs, utilizing and celebrating every part of the animal.
If that wasn’t enough on her plate, Wood is a mother of six—each with their own unique palette. But that doesn’t slow her down, as she happily cooks for 35 to 40 people on every holiday.
“To be a mom with six children, with so many sports and extracurricular activities going on and meals happening at different times, you have to be on it all the time. There’s no down time when you’re in a situation like mine, you always have to be ready to go.” Tammy Wood