Here is the message that Karen sent to me after we told her about her winning ticket:
"I have lived half of my life in Germany and half in Canada.
"I feel most alive and happy when I experience new environments and flavours. Thailand holds many food memories for me, the delicious coconut milk porridge I had for breakfast at a basic beach accommodation on a remote
part of Ko Tao and the first time I tasted cilantro in a dish from a food stall.
"For a recent trip to Germany I had a lengthy list of dishes I wanted to savour to connect me back to my home country. The list included bread dumplings in cream sauce with lung and a very light cheese cake made with quark (bitter, tart dairy product).
"In my opinion the best food can be found in the small restaurants off the beaten path. As well as eating I also
enjoy cooking. My most inspired cooking happens when I start with leftovers from the fridge and then let inspiration take over."
NOTE: If you'd like to meet Karen and share your experiences with food from different countries, we still have places available at the class,
