Mother-in-Law

Smoky, salty and a burst umami. This savory black sesame cashew butter brings a little something different to the table.

No surprise that my Mauritian mother-in-law loved this one the most of all when I was testing batches in the kitchen last year. So I decided to take it a step further and sweeten it with a touch of Mauritian muscovado.

Not only has her dynamic Indian, Chinese and African cooking inspired a lot of my own recipes, she is a constant reminder to always be unapologetically bold.

If you ever find yourself haggling with a sisterhood of Mauritian women over hearts of palm, be prepared to give them what they want, or become penniless fools in the bargain.

Mange bien.