Irene Matys

Irene Matys is a celebrated recipe developer and farm-to-table advocate known for her new cookbook, 'My Cypriot Table,' which features a fusion of Canadian produce and traditional Cypriot ingredients. After immigrating to Canada as a refugee in 1976, she drew inspiration from her family's rich culinary heritage and experience in the restaurant industry. Her cookbook showcases over 100 recipes that reflect her childhood meals and the flavors of her parents' garden, including unique dishes like fasolia yahni shakshuka, which combines the hearty flavors of butter beans with a Middle Eastern twist.