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Anfeh Salt Flats | ملاحات أنفه

Anfeh Salt Flats | ملاحات أنفه

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She harvests sea salt from the ancient flats of Anfeh. He's the chef from Paris seeking the perfect salt. In crystalline pools, they find something equally precious. 'Inti milh hayati' (أنتِ ملح حياتي).

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Barking Blaze

Barking Blaze

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Fish market trader Yetunde's 4 AM mornings are transformed when a thick Malawian chef named Grace starts buying from her stall—and offering more than just payment for the best catch.

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Bradford Burn

Bradford Burn

Anastasia Chrome1 min read

Curry house chef Adanna's secret recipes draw customers—but the thick Sudanese food blogger who wants exclusive access gets much more than just cooking tips.

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Ceviche and Secrets | Ceviche y Secretos

Ceviche and Secrets | Ceviche y Secretos

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

A Peruvian chef shares more than recipes with the woman who keeps coming back for her signature dish

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Elephant and Castle Empress

Elephant and Castle Empress

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Market trader Marva sells the best Caribbean produce in South London, but when chef Lucas comes looking for plantains, she gives him a private lesson in how to handle her goods.

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Hackney Heat Wave

Hackney Heat Wave

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

When the summer heat breaks Hackney's air conditioning, Jamaican-British chef Marcia invites her neighbour Ryan to cool off in her flat—where things get even hotter.

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Hackney Heat

Hackney Heat

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Caribbean food truck owner Shanice gets more than she bargained for when she hires a new chef—a thick Bajan woman with magical hands and an appetite that extends beyond cooking.

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Halba Market Taste | طعم سوق حلبا

Halba Market Taste | طعم سوق حلبا

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She sells spices in Halba's market, mixing blends passed down for generations. He's the chef from Tripoli expanding his supply chain. Between cumin and coriander, they discover perfect combination. 'Inti el baharat el kaamli' (أنتِ البهارات الكاملة).

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Islington Inferno

Islington Inferno

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Food critic Amara's scathing reviews have made enemies across London—until a thick Nigerian chef named Chidi invites her to a private dinner to change her mind, one course at a time.

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Kingston Kitchen

Kingston Kitchen

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Celebrity chef Yvonne's Kingston restaurant is booked for months, but when food critic Andrew arrives undercover, she recognizes him immediately—and cooks him a private meal he'll never review.

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Runaway Bay Romance

Runaway Bay Romance

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

All-inclusive resort chef Marcia feeds thousands of tourists, but when returning guest Nathan remembers her from five years ago, she serves him a very exclusive dish—herself.

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Shtoura Checkpoint | حاجز شتورة

Shtoura Checkpoint | حاجز شتورة

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

She runs a rest stop café at the Shtoura checkpoint, feeding travelers for decades. He's the Syrian refugee chef who changes her menu—and her life. Between borders, they find home. 'Inti el watan' (أنتِ الوطن).

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The Lebanese Chef | الشيف اللبنانية

The Lebanese Chef | الشيف اللبنانية

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Her restaurant is Beirut's best-kept secret. He's the food writer who discovers it—and her. Between courses, they serve each other something unexpected.

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The Zanzibar Spice Trader | تاجرة التوابل الزنجبارية

The Zanzibar Spice Trader | تاجرة التوابل الزنجبارية

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

She trades spices from the Zanzibar markets her family has run for generations. He's the chef seeking rare flavors. Together, they create something new.

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אושר בבנימינה | Binyamina Bliss

אושר בבנימינה | Binyamina Bliss

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

At a winery in Binyamina, a tour guide and a famous chef discover that the best pairings aren't always on the menu.

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满汉全席 | The Imperial Banquet Chef of Beijing

满汉全席 | The Imperial Banquet Chef of Beijing

Mei Lin Chen2 min read

北京老字号的御膳房里,一位丰满的女大厨用满汉全席征服味蕾与心灵... In a time-honored Beijing imperial kitchen, a curvaceous female chef conquers taste buds and hearts with imperial banquets...

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Cooking Class Crush

Cooking Class Crush

Layla Al-Rashid2 min read

Chef Basma teaches traditional Saudi cuisine. When food writer Antonio joins her class, recipes become romance. 'Al akl hubb' (الأكل حب) - Food is love.

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Cotswold Pub

Cotswold Pub

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Village pub landlady Penny has pulled pints for thirty years. When famous TV chef arrives for 'simple country cooking,' she gives him a proper education.

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点心皇后 | The Dim Sum Queen of Guangzhou

点心皇后 | The Dim Sum Queen of Guangzhou

Mei Lin Chen2 min read

广州老茶楼里,一位丰满的点心师傅用她的双手创造美味与激情... In an old Guangzhou teahouse, a curvaceous dim sum chef creates delicacies and passion with her hands...

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חום החומוס | Hummus Heat

חום החומוס | Hummus Heat

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In a legendary Abu Ghosh hummusiya, a food critic and the chef's daughter engage in a battle of flavors—and a surrender to desire.

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Spice Merchant

Spice Merchant

Layla Al-Rashid3 min read

Zahra runs her family's spice business in the historic souq. When chef Omar seeks authentic flavors, their partnership gets heated. 'Al baharat sihr' (البهارات سحر) - Spices are magic.

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The Caterer's Confession

The Caterer's Confession

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Divine Eats has catered every major event in Baltimore. When her biggest client's father starts helping in the kitchen, the menu expands unexpectedly.

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The Curry Competition

The Curry Competition

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Food blogger Sadia enters a curry cooking competition to prove British Pakistani food deserves respect. Her biggest rival is handsome chef Jamal—whose family recipe might beat hers, but whose smile definitely wins her heart.

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The Food Critic's Feast

The Food Critic's Feast

Anastasia Chrome3 min read

Her reviews can make or break restaurants. When a chef survives her pen and captures her attention, she discovers some dishes can't be critiqued—only savored.

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The Food Truck Flirtation

The Food Truck Flirtation

Anastasia Chrome5 min read

Big Mama's Soul Bowl has the longest lunch line in Austin. When the handsome regular starts showing up twice a day, she serves him more than red beans and rice.

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The Karahi King

The Karahi King

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Zainab's food truck serves the best karahi in London. When MasterChef winner Hamza comes to challenge her crown, their competition heats up in unexpected ways.

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The Underground Restaurant

The Underground Restaurant

Layla Khalidi3 min read

Chef Rania runs a secret supper club in Ramallah—until food critic Karim arrives uninvited and demands a taste of everything she's hiding.

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שכונת התימנים | Yemenite Quarter

שכונת התימנים | Yemenite Quarter

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

In Tel Aviv's historic Yemenite Quarter, a young chef learns traditional recipes—and traditional passions—from an older woman who knew his grandmother.

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Glasgow Goddess

Glasgow Goddess

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Jamaican chef Pauline runs the best Caribbean restaurant in Glasgow. When food critic Dwayne gives her a harsh review, she invites him back for a private tasting that changes both their appetites.

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Ilford Inferno

Ilford Inferno

Anastasia Chrome4 min read

Zara runs the hottest Caribbean restaurant in Ilford—both for her jerk chicken and her curves. When food critic Marcus gives her a bad review, she invites him back for a private tasting that changes everything.

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Purley Passion

Purley Passion

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Personal chef Adaeze cooks for Purley's elite families. When divorcee Marcus hires her to teach him basics, she shows him that the kitchen isn't the only room where heat matters.

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Thornton Heath Heat

Thornton Heath Heat

Anastasia Chrome2 min read

Curry house owner Priya creates the spiciest dishes in South London—and she's got the curves to match. When food vlogger Derek challenges her kitchen, she shows him heat comes in many forms.

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Mise en Place

Mise en Place

Anastasia Chrome11 min read

He hired her to cook three nights a week after his wife left. She makes food that feels like love. Tonight she asks him to stay in the kitchen, watch her work, taste from her fingers.

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The Chef

The Chef

Anastasia Chrome8 min read

Late nights in the kitchen. She teaches him to taste. He teaches her to feel.

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