My travel diary

The Meena’s range is all about capturing the atmosphere and regional flavour of faraway places and in my search for authentic local dishes, I like to spend time really getting to know the finer flavours of local cuisine. That way, I can learn about the history and culture behind a meal before bringing it to life in my own way. I’m also inspired by the sights, sounds and scents on my travels and seek to capture the essence of these experiences in my cooking.

Taste travels... in Bangkok

I love the Thai greeting “Gin khao ru yang?” which means ‘Have you eaten?” and generally serves as a way of enquiring after one’s well-being, rather than whether one has had lunch. Infused with the bright, light scents of lemongrass, sweet basil, chilli, ginger and garlic, Bangkok’s street carts bring my tastebuds alive.