“I've learned that you don't have to always be the best version of yourself, but you should be the most honest”

For chef Nadiya Hussain, cooking with love helps her to feel more calm and confident. While following her passion, she hopes to inspire more women like her to find their voice

REBECCA FRANK

Every year at around this time, Nadiya Hussain and her family start preparing for the holy month of Ramadhan – which, this year, begins on 28 February. For 30 days, explains Nadiya, time takes on a special rhythm. “It's a month of getting close to God, it's a religious event, but because we give up food in daylight hours, it is also about food.” Despite her family's packed schedules, these weeks guarantee daily meals together and, for a passionate cook and mum of three busy teenagers, a month of “dinner dates with the people you love the most” is a very special time. “It's hard for the kids waking up before sunrise but we've learned to stick to plain, hearty food like porridge or eggs on toast,” she says. The…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2025

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