Author: Aquil Samah Masroor

  • Tareq Hadhad (Peace by Chocolate)

    Tareq Hadhad (Peace by Chocolate)

    Tareq Hadhad was a Syrian refugee who now lives his new life with his entrepreneurial family on Canada’s east coast. He is the founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate and the recipient of Start Up Canada’s National Newcomer Entrepreneur Award. Passionate about peace and entrepreneurship, his family relaunched their family business to recreate the chocolates…

  • Chef Nick Manzone (Pastificio Double Zero)

    Chef Nick Manzone (Pastificio Double Zero)

    Chef Nick is a seasoned chef with over 14 years of experience. He started his training at George Brown College and perfected his craft in Italy. Upon coming back from Italy, he honed his skills in some of Toronto’s top restaurants such as Buca and Campagnolo. While working at Campagnolo, perfecting his skills in fresh…

  • Chef Marianna Romano

    Chef Marianna Romano

    Born and raised in Italy, Chef Marianna has always been passionate about cooking. In 2019, she turned this great passion into a career. Chef Marianna is a member with the “Associazione Italiana Chef” in Rome, and the “Associazione Italiana Chef” in New York. She is proud to be the founder of the Authentic Italian Cuisine…

  • Chef Erika Araujo (Ixiim)

    Chef Erika Araujo (Ixiim)

    Chef Erika is the founder of Ixiim. In less than 4 years she went from a small catering company to an internationally recognized Mexican Culture and Gastronomic promoter. With a growing business of Food adventures including a cafe-art gallery-Mexican boutique and restaurant, festival booths, massive catering divisions, teaching, food demonstrations and pop-up events; Erika is always…

  • Guacamole

    Guacamole

    Recipe by Chef Erika Araujo (Ixiim) Ingredients: Tomatillo Green onions (or white onions) Cilantro Avocado Jalapeños Spinach Salt White pepper