Have you ever wondered what top chefs eat at home with their families? Do they eat packets of instant noodles or whip up five-star feasts? Do they dine on beef Wellington or family favourites such as pizza and fried chicken? You may think that chefs are constantly creating gastronomic masterpieces at home, yet many of them are just like you and me. They have growing families, busy schedules, bills to pay and hungry mouths to feed. So what do chefs cook when they’re away from fast-paced corporate kitchens and back in the arms of their family home?Meet Oliver Weber—the German-born…
Author: Kim Wyatt
For Doha mum Tessa Meares veganism has been a natural progression. A vegetarian since her teenage years with a vegetarian mother, Tessa made the decision in 2004 to go vegan after watching a documentary and researching the benefits of a vegan diet. “I sat all night watching videos of animal cruelty from the egg and dairy industries. I was so disgusted that I went vegan that night,” she recalls. Tessa and her husband John moved to Qatar nine years ago from the UK. Now a family of three, Tessa is a full-time mum to their seven-year-old son Woody. Though Tessa…
For award-winning professional athlete and pro trainer Christopher Oketch, health and fitness is a way of life. As a multiple-winner of Qatar’s Strongest Man title and a World Champion Professional Natural Bodybuilder, Christopher follows a strict dietary and training regime to maintain his peak level of fitness. Life for a pro athlete can be demanding and pressured at the best of times, but for Christopher, there is one main priority that keeps his feet firmly on the ground. “The most important element to me is family,” he says.A proud family man, Christopher is married to Australian businesswoman Kimberley and father…
Doha based blogger and photographer Shehar Bano Rizvi has recently added another string to her creative bow. The busy mum of three children—daughter Amna, aged 11 and sons Hamza and Hassan, aged eight and seven—and wife to Mohsin, has recently become a published cookbook author. Her first book, titled Virsa – A Culinary Journey from Agra to Karachi, is a loving homage to the food of her native Pakistan. It is dedicated to her mother, whom Shehar describes as a “fantastic cook”. It seems there’s no stopping this former Project Management Professional turned social media influencer with a passion for…
Elisabete Reis is an image, etiquette, and protocol consultant/lifestyle coach. A popular influencer, Elisabete is married to Miguel, and they share three beautiful children. The glamourous and stylish mumpreneur is also the founder of the popular Glam Your Image brand. Here, she chats with Kim Wyatt about her work in the fashion industry and shares her top tips on how you can Glam Your Image on a budget. K: What is the concept of Glam Your Image?E: Glam Your Image helps people to understand that clothes won’t work until you accept yourself.In 2010, I started working as a stylist and…
This year, cooking has made a comeback. With more time at home, we’re trying new recipes, sharing top tips, and experimenting more in the kitchen. From absolute beginners to experienced chefs, many people have rekindled or kick-started a passion for cooking. Baking has been the clear winner, with lots of trending #InstagramWorthy photos of tantalising home-baked treats, from banana bread to brownies. It seems that the baking trend is showing no sign of slowing down.As many home bakers might tell you, pounding dough, beating eggs, and whipping cream can feel like therapy. Some studies have even shown that baking and…
During the pandemic, it seems everyone in Qatar has started gardening, and it’s not difficult to see why. Growing at home is a great way to bring nature inside. It’s also beneficial for physical and mental well-being. From ferns to fiddle leaf and pothos to peace lily, Qatar’s home gardeners are enjoying the benefits of being closer to nature. Composting at home is very simple and easy to do. With just a few materials, tools, and tips, you can turn your daily food wastage into luscious, nutrient-dense food for your plants. As well as being a great activity in which…
Do you have memories of your favourite childhood food? Perhaps you can recall the smells, sights, and sounds of your grandmother cooking in the kitchen. What about all your childhood celebrations that were filled with food and family? There’s no doubt that many of us have fond food-related memories.Food is an important link to our past and a framework for our future. As expats—whether in Qatar or elsewhere—moving to a new country often means adapting to and rebuilding a new way of life. But food remains an integral part of our identity and helps to maintain a connection to our…
A quick look in any supermarket and we can see that most of the food is imported. From dragon fruit grown in Vietnam to celery harvested in Holland, our food has travelled many miles to reach our dining table. As consumers, we’re spoilt for choice with a vast array of exotic fruits and vegetables at our fingertips. But what impact does this have on the planet? Past research has shown that imported food from international transportation contributes to global warming and other environmental issues. So, the question is: as consumers, how can we make more informed, environmentally-friendly choices? One of…
More and more people are thinking about our planet’s future and making sustainable changes to their lifestyles. As consumers, everything we do impacts our environment, from the clothes we wear to the food we buy. But how can we change our daily habits to create more sustainable lifestyles and save our planet? A big myth is that you need to completely overhaul your whole lifestyle, but that is not the case!Change takes time, but with a few steps, you can start creating a positive impact. As the green movement becomes more popular here in Qatar, an increasing number of eco-friendly…