Bouchra is currently the specialty chef for The Sultan’s Tent & Café Moroc and for BerBer Lounge. Born in Morocco, Bouchra moved to Toronto when she married in 1991. Her experience includes cooking classes, consulting and catering. She has made numerous appearances on radio and TV.

Bouchra learned about her native cooking from her mother, a Cordon Bleu chef and TV personality. Cooking from scratch and using the best of aromatic spices, she creates a truly traditional selection of dishes.

At the table with Chef Sidali

Q: What would people be surprised to find in your kitchen?
A: A piece of homemade yeast. The surprising part is that the original piece it came from was made several years ago. I explain how this came to be in some of my cooking classes.

Q: Which kitchen tool couldn't you live without?
A: Couscoussier without a doubt and I often don’t leave home for any cooking event without it.

Q: What is your favourite guilty pleasure?
A: Chocolate and more chocolate – but the good kind!

Q: What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever eaten?
A: Snails – what else can I say?

Q: What type of food has influenced you the most?
A: Fruits/nuts in their various forms (fresh, dried, cooked etc.)

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