NICE TO MEET YOU
Hi, I'm Minaa!
I’m a Psychology undergraduate turned full-time content creator and the face behind Saffron & Sunday. I live in the Netherlands with my husband and our cat who can’t decide if she’s sweet or spicy (she’s both). What started as just a space for recipes for foodies turned into a space where I share recipes, talk about life and everything in between. So happy to have you here!
My Story
Five years ago, I taught myself to cook.
It started with a craving. Lockdown hit, my favorite restaurant was closed, and I thought, “Maybe I can make this myself?”
Turns out, it failed pretty hard. My first attempt was a disaster.
But something about that failure had me. I kept trying because i realized cooking is an essential skill that I needed in my life. So, I Googled, I watched cooking shows, I made mistakes, I learned. Slowly, over the years, I went from someone who burnt eggs like it was a sport to someone who could cook and confidently curate recipes.
Then, I decided to launch my website and compile my recipes here for you, and for a while that was doing great! But then, I realized I wanted to also bring other aspects of me into the picture that isn’t just food/cooking. I wanted to talk about the small things I noticed, the thoughts that bubble up while I’m taking a walk or when I sit in a café by the window and watch people go by, or when I’m cooking. I also wanted to talk about the cafés I visit, the places I go that are worth mentioning, and everything in between.
“because sometimes we just need a place that holds the food, the thoughts, and everything in between”
From that came Saffron & Sunday.
Saffron & Sunday is where I share:
Recipes – dishes inspired by different cultures, cafés I love, restaurants that left an impression, flavors I can’t stop thinking about, and whatever I’m curious to try next
Tealizations & Coffeezations – a play on the word realizations and conversations which is my series of reflections on life and what it means to live intentionally
Rituals – the morning coffee or tea that centers your day, the beauty of slowing down, the everyday habits that quietly shape us
But more than anything, it’s just a place to slow down, browse a recipe, read a blog post, or watch a video or two while you unwind.
I’m not a professional chef. I’m not a life coach, and I’m definitely not an influencer. I’m just someone who curates content and wants to share the world through my eyes, and maybe, in the process, you’ll feel a little seen or walk away with a different perspective too.
So, if you love food and are searching for creative, diverse recipes, or if you’re someone who loves conversations about life, or you just want to join me on little adventures to cozy cafés and other places – welcome. You’re home.
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