09/22/2025
We did it!๐ ZestyThai is the winner of the Lumoro cooking competition! ๐ฅ
โWe won under the concept of "heart health and healthy living"โa topic that's close to our hearts.
We believe that good food is medicine, which is why we use an abundance of herbs and vegetables to create dishes that are healthy and flavorful, never compromising on taste.๐ ๐ฅ๐
This competition truly matched our philosophy that food can help build a healthy community.๐๐ซ
โWe're so grateful for the opportunity to share our passion! โค๏ธ
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We are thrilled to announce the *winners of our Lumora Cooking Competition*, themed on heart health and healthy living, while also a celebration of culinary diversity, inclusion, and the amazing flavors that bring us all together!
After an incredible showcase of talent, creativity, and cultural essence, our top 3 winners are:
๐ฅ *1st Prize: Tassanee Nithisaasin*๏ฟฝ๐ฅ *2nd Prize: Surbhi Takyar*๏ฟฝ๐ฅ *3rd Prize: Pinky Patel*
A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judge, *Chef Sam Schindelka, Head Chef at Chop Steakhouse and Bar*, for taking time out of his busy schedule, lending your expertise, and making it a beautifully interactive experience with the participants.
Special thanks to our wonderful guests for their presence, words of motivation and encouragement.
*Ms. Madison Banman, Registered dietician, and owner of Swift Gifts Sask*.
*Mr. Ashfaque Ahmed - Director of Immigration and Refugees Program, Saskatoon Open Door Society*
*Ms Ashraf Mir- Director of Employment Services, Saskatoon Open Door Society*
Thanks to our media collaboration partners *Chandni Desai from GoWebbies and Grace from Wings of Women* for capturing time in perfect frames and for the vlog coverage. You ladies are a dynamic duo and we enjoyed collaborating with you all.
This event would not have been the same without all our participants, who brought passion, stories, and tastes from around the world to one table. Thank you for making it a truly inclusive and memorable experience! *Each of you is a winner in their own right and showing up is a sign of winning*.
Letโs continue to celebrate health, food, culture, and community โ *one plate at a time*. ๐โค๏ธ๐ด