South Asian Heritage Month (18th July -17th August) is a time to celebrate and recognise the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions from South Asia that exist in the UK– and food is a big part of that.
Food has long been an established way of sharing culture and traditional methods in new ways – and reminds us what we all have in common. South Asian food and drink is a favourite in Britain and has also influenced many cultures across the globe.
This month we can choose to unite over our love for spices, flavours, and traditional cooking methods.
The creativity we invest in food recipes, blends and dishes can easily be replicated in the workplace. Learning from one another, listening to different ways of doing things, acknowledging our differences and trying new things can lead to being more open-minded, but also more culturally aware.
The challenge...
Showcase your cooking skills and creativity by taking part in our 'Bring a Dish to Work Day' challenge and recreate a South Asian or South Asian inspired dish.
We encourage colleagues to bring some homemade South Asian-inspired dishes into the office any day during w/c 12th August which works for you and your colleagues. Find out from the EmbRace Network when bring a dish is coming to your local office.
From snacks and light bites, to a full blown banquet and even takeaways – it’s up to you. Enjoy discussing your recipes and your learnings, and most of all – enjoy the food!
IMPORTANT: Remember to consider food allergies and dietary requirements if you're preparing food for others.
The EmbRace network would love to see the food and interactions inspired, so please send photos or plans from next week to embracenetwork@growthco.uk. There's also a prize for the best dish!