purva@khaleejtimes.com Filed on April 1, 2021
Amongst the many things we have found wisdom in during the pandemic, food happens to be one. A number of home chefs came to the fore to satisfy our tummies and soul. Tucked in our homes, we relearnt the value of home-cooked meals, eating together as a unit, just as we indulged in recipes passed on from one generation to another. After all, cooking and eating is about loved ones gathering around the table and sharing experiences. It is about serving memories, traditions and dreams on a platter. And that seems to be how Mama Rita, a delivery-only food venture, came into being. At the core of this kitchen is the mother-daughter duo Rita (Mama) and Jessica Kahawaty. Rita’s mother Nahil taught her how to cook, whilst her dad Simon grew vegetables in the Lebanon. And Jessica inherited their skills and passion.