246: Uncover Halal Traditions with Yvonne Maffei: A Must-See Before Ramadan
To kick off Women's HERstory Month, and just ahead of and to celebrate Ramadan, I am elated to welcome the incredible Yvonne Maffei, MA, founder of My Halal Kitchen, as my next guest on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE. Internationally...
To kick off Women's HERstory Month, and just ahead of and to celebrate Ramadan, I am elated to welcome the incredible Yvonne Maffei, MA, founder of My Halal Kitchen, as my next guest on Eating at a Meeting Podcast LIVE.
Internationally recognized chef, author, recipe developer, and niche marketer in Halal cuisine and the global Halal industry, Yvonne's culinary journey is a tapestry woven with flavors from around the globe, including her Sicilian and Puerto Rican roots.
Through her advocacy, teaching, and culinary demonstrations, she showcases Halal as not just a dietary choice, but a mindful, ethical, and sustainable way of eating that's making waves worldwide.
🕌🌿 Get ready to elevate your culinary skills as we share how planners and chefs on can provide Halal options at events while learning, exploring, and savoring the richness and the deeper meaning of Halal cuisine and why Yvonne's passionate about preserving culinary traditions.
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Yvonne Maffei
Chef, Author, and Consultant to Governments, NGOs & Global Brands on Culinary & Cultural Diplomacy Projects | Strategic Advisor
Yvonne Maffei is an international culinary and cultural strategist working at the intersection of the global Halal economy, sustainable trade, and diplomacy. Her mission is to bridge cultures and economies through food, fostering trust, understanding, and economic opportunity across regions.
With deep experience in Halal markets, culinary heritage, and food security, she advises organizations, consulates, and businesses on strategies to harness the power of culinary diplomacy and ethical trade. She believes food is not only nourishment but also a powerful diplomatic tool for building cooperation and prosperity.
As founder of My Halal Kitchen & Marketplace, she's built a unique platform that connects artisanal Halal producers with conscious consumers, showcasing the beauty and diversity of Halal culinary traditions. She is focused on positioning MHK as a sustainable, scalable brand that reflects my vision while empowering others to lead its daily operations.
Her work has allowed her to engage extensively with diplomatic circles, including the Consular Generals of Italy, Türkiye and Afghanistan, and she is passionate about contributing to global conversations on food systems, cultural diplomacy, and trade policy.
