Kishwar’s passion for food is deeply intertwined with her sense of identity and family history. She views cooking as a vital way to connect with her heritage and as a bridge between generations. The COVID-19 pandemic intensified her focus on preserving family recipes and culture through food. Her journey on MasterChef Australia not only gave her a platform to showcase Bengali cuisine to a broader audience but also helped her embrace and redefine her Australian identity, especially through her experiences visiting Indigenous lands and incorporating native Australian ingredients into her cooking.Follow us on Instagram: @CallMeDidiPodcast Kishwar's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kishwar_chowdhury/?hl=en