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A show that inspires you to eat and live well. Hosts Devina Divecha and Tiffany Eslick chat with leading players in the food community, from farmers to foodies, as well as health and well-being experts. Brought to you by the UAE’s premium supermarket retailer, this award-winning show promises to bring you engaging conversations, fresh ideas, and help nourish your heart and soul.
New episodes every other Tuesday.
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Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with author, restauranteur and inspiring activist Asma Khan on the sidelines of What The Food at Alserkal Avenue. Asma became the first British chef to be featured on Chef’s Table, showcasing her work with Darjeeling Express in London, and celebrating the birth of daughters.
She talks to Tiff how she’s fought the stigma of being a second daughter all her life, how the incredible women behind Darjeeling Express rallied through numerous challenges, and how fast Danny DeVito can run!
This week, we welcome our youngest podcast guest in the history of the show. Dylan Farmer joins his father, chef Tristin Farmer, for a chat with co-host Tiffany Eslick. They talk about Tristin’s love for Japanese ingredients and the culinary philosophies he has incorporated into the Maison Dali menu. They also talk about Dylan (and Tiff’s) love of Paddington!
Co-host Devina Divecha is on location at Eden House in Satwa this week, to sit down with Moonrise’s chef and owner Solemann Haddad. Solemann talks about the inspirations behind their recent renovation, and how Moonrise’s iconic dishes and beverages are pushing Dubai’s culinary narrative forward.
Co-host Devina Divecha visits the newly-opened Growhouse by One Life at Alserkal Avenue to sit down with Necip Camcigil. Necip shares his journey from corporate life to launching One Life in D3 ten years ago. He also talks about One Life’s commitment to maximising scratch cooking, and why he still cashier’s every single day.
We’re kicking off our new season with the wonderful Natasha Sideris, founder of Tasha’s Group—the company behind amazing concepts like Tasha’s, Avli, Flamingo Room, Bangalo34, Nala, Galaxy Bar and more. Natasha shares her journey from not wanting to be in the restaurant business to celebrating 20 years of Tasha’s.
They also talk about the 15 restaurant openings they’re opening over the next year & Natasha’s favourite South African foods. This episode is part of the South African edition of the Nourish magazine, which is in Spinneys stores now!
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down the women behind Tezukuri, Chef Neha Mishra and Panchali Mahendra, CEO of Atelier House Hospitality for the first episode of 2026. The powerhouse duo talk about their shared passion for creating F&B concepts, and how their friendship evolved into a business relationship with Tezukuri.
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0:00 Coming up...
4:23 Building a Friendship
8:18 Behind Tezikuri
14:52 Women in the Food Industry
We're closing out the year with food writer and general counsel Liam Collens. Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down for an all-pie breakfast with Liam at one of his favourite spots, Piehaus by 21Grams. They talk about Dubai's dynamic food scene and the challenges of restaurant criticism in today's age of attention.
We'll be back in the new year with new episodes. Until then, happy holidays!
Chapters
0:00 Coming up...
3:31 Dubai's dining scene
11:19 ‘Bread is not a course on its own’
17:02 Building trust as a food writer
24:31 Growing up in Trinidad & Tobago
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down at Mishkah with author (and clown) Hisham Assaad during his visit for the Sharjah Book Fair a couple of weeks ago.
Hisham shares his journey in food that traces back to his childhood growing up in a refugee camp in Lebanon, how he wants to record and preserve recipes that are fading away, and. how he got started with clowning!
Hisham started his food blog, cookin5m2 , in 2013 and has since published two books—'Bayrut The Cookbook' in 2021 and 'Taboon' in 2024 celebrating his heritage and amazing recipes from Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.
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0:00 Coming up...
3:53 Clowning
5:58 Cultural Identity through Cuisine
11:29 From Blog to Cookbook
13:39 Documenting Lesser-Known Dishes
16:52 The Impact of Tragedy
19:29 The Journey to Taboon
27:53 Sharjah Book Fair and Dinner at Mishkah
Our Christmas special is here! This week, Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha are standing next to the awesome Chef Kelvin Cheung as he champions Brussels sprouts to make one of his favourite Christmas dishes.
They also talk about the explosion of Dubai’s F&B scene, get updates on all of Chef Kelvin’s restaurants & reminisce about their favourite holiday traditions.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
2:16 Cooking with Chef Kelvin
5:45 The right way to cook a Christmas Turkey
14:28 Dubai's Culinary Scene
21:01 Dream Culinary Projects
A throwback to one of Tiff’s favourite episodes from this season with Chef Will Goldfarb at the gorgeous Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Chef Will has been running the award-winning Room4Dessert in Bali for a decade now and he shares how they’ve expanded their space around the original restaurant. He also talks about what they’ve learned from traditional Bali philosophy and doing things in harmony with nature.
Nourish by Spinneys is currently on a summer break and will be back with new episodes in September.
A throwback to one of Devina’s favourite episodes from this season with Chef Eva Halasa and her daughters, Lilian & Emilie Rihani. The three of them came together post-COVID to launch ‘Three by Eva’ and ‘Masterclass by Three’. It was the first times we had three guests on a single episode, and is one of the funniest interviews we’ve had to date!
Nourish by Spinneys is currently on a summer break and we’ll be back with new episodes in September.
A throwback to one of Tiff’s favourite episodes with Chef Himanshu Saini, who leads Tresind Studio the first and only Indian restaurant with 3 Michelin stars in the world. When Tiff sat down with him in late-2023, they talked about the evolution of their menu, how their divine broths come to life, and the emotional power of cooking.
We’re currently on a summer break and will be back with new episodes in September.
Hosts Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha look back at some of their favourite moments from the third season of Nourish by Spinneys.
We’ll be back with new episodes in September. See you then!
Tiffany Eslick and Devina Divecha sit down with Chef Christophe Devoille for our season finale. They talk about his journey from working for Chef Alain Ducasse to becoming Executive Pastry Chef at the Atlantis The Royal. They then witness a Chef Christophe masterclass where he shares his cooking tips while making a historic French dessert, île flottante.
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Ahmad Al Marri, founder of Canvas Gelato, one of the UAE’s favourite ice cream brands. They indulge in some delicious ice cream for breakfast, made with Discover by Spinneys’ Scottish strawberries. They also talk about the origins of Canvas Gelato, how they come up with extraordinary flavours, and the evolution of the culinary scene in Dubai.
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Kimberly Rose Kneier, Director of Wellness at COMO Shambhala Estate in Bali. They talk about the Estate’s personalised approach to wellness, traditional Chinese medicine, and the principles behind her R.E.A.L. diet philosophy.
They also talk about women’s health and menopause, and how it can be an empowering transition for women. Kim and the team were in Dubai a few weeks ago to celebrate the Estate’s 20th anniversary.
Read about Tiff’s visit to COMO Shambhala Estate last year.
Co-host Tiffany Eslick sits down with Roar Fitness’ Sarah Lindsay and Jordan Bunting to understand the importance of strength training and how it helps build confidence and resilience. They share why it’s so important to integrate training, nutrition and recovery, and share some tips of beginners.
Roar Fitness was founded in London by Sarah Lindsay and Rich, and they opened in Dubai last year. If you’ve been thinking about strength training or want to understand why a holistic approach is necessary for fitness, this episode is for you!
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Chef Jitin Joshi, Chef Partner at Revolver Singapore’s first outpost in Dubai. They talk about his journey from aspiring doctor to acclaimed chef, Revolver’s live fire and open-kitchen approach to dining, and why they’ve installed a DJ mixer inside the kitchen! Chef Jitin also talks about creating a legacy both within the culinary world and outside, and shares his tips for anyone entering the F&B space.
Join co-host Tiffany Eslick on a journey to Six Senses Zighy Bay in Oman, where she sits down in their organic garden with Executive Chef Walter Butti and Chef Marco Pohlner, Chef de cuisine for Sense on the Edge, situated 290 meters above the Gulf of Oman. They talk about their revamped 12-course dining menu as well as the property’s commitment to sustainability, with a focus on local produce.
Co-host Devina Divecha continues her conversation with Chef JP Anglo at Konya Filipino Eatery with details about the dishes they tried from the chef himself.
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