In this deeply moving and deliciously evocative episode, I talk to Irina Janakievska – a North-Macedonian-British writer, recipe developer and author of the acclaimed The Balkan Kitchen. Born in Skopje, raised in Kuwait, and now based in London, Irina shares her remarkable journey across continents, cultures and careers – from corporate law to culinary storytelling.We talk about her vibrant multicultural upbringing, the legacy of former Yugoslavia, finding home in more than one place and how food can carry memory, history and identity across generations and borders. Irina tells the powerful story behind her cookbook, her mother’s bravery and the flavours that shaped her sense of self.Expect warm reflections, laughter, and a shared love for quince trees, ajvar, and the language of food.This episode is your invitation to sit at the table and listen in._______________Instagram @balkankitchenThanks for listening!Music thanks to John Bartmann

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