This archive report was first published on 11 July 2020.
Meet Cecilia Ashioya, a Rising Star in the Culinary World ¶
At just 24 years old, Cecilia Ashioya has already made a name for herself in the culinary world. She started cooking at the tender age of 6 and has since become a YouTube sensation with over 500 subscribers.
According to Cecilia, her earliest kitchen memory was cooking ugali when she was six. She remembers it having lots of water, not cooked perfectly but she still ate it.
Her mother taught her to be patient and focused while cooking. 'My mum always says if you want to enjoy your food then be patient while preparing it. I still apply that,' she says.
Cecilia's love for cooking has taken her to new heights, and she hopes to join a culinary school soon. In the meantime, she continues to share her passion for cooking with her audience through her YouTube channel.
When asked about her go-to meal, Cecilia says, 'My most memorable meal was chapati that I prepared for my friends while we were on a tour and they all loved them. I also love chicken.'
She recommends meal prepping as the first step to cook food perfectly. 'Have the right ingredients for that meal. Home cooks should be open-minded. Cooking is an experience and mistakes are part of learning,' she says.
With a bucket list that includes visiting Thailand to taste their seafood and learn about their rich culinary culture, Cecilia is certainly a chef to watch out for.
