Vanessa Hayford

Vanessa has a serious passion for food and can usually be found searching for new eats in Toronto. Aside from her culinary pastimes, Vanessa has spent the past year working as an immigration caseworker for a local Member of Parliament and will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Global Affairs this fall.

Black culture, BlackFoodie Lifestyle, West African

The Scoop on Jollof: Why West Africa Holds its Rice Dish Dear

By Vanessa Hayford

Every culture and community has that one revered dish. The dish with a recipe that is passed down from generation to generation and is…

Black culture, BlackFoodie Lifestyle, caribbean, Events

Caribana: Toronto’s Celebration of Caribbean Culture

By Vanessa Hayford

Caribana has become a key highlight of summer in Toronto. It’s hard to imagine an August long weekend without the opportunity to whine ya…