THE WAY OF THE SKINNY CHEF

Who is the Skinny Chef? Let me take you on a journey to discover who I am. I am Roderick Chikapa-Phiri, the youngest of six siblings. Our eldest, Madalitso(meaning "a blessing" in Chichewa), passed away on December 1,1994.May his soul rest in eternal peace. My parents, Roderick Sr. and Margaret Linda Chikapa-Phiri, hail from Malawi but relocated to Zimbabwe, where I was born. Their adventurous spirit, having lived in the States and Europe, definitely rubbed off on me.

My wanderlust was sparked at the tender age of 12 when I embarked on my first solo adventure to Europe for an arts and theater school expedition. Those two weeks ignited a lifelong passion for travel and self-discovery. My journey continued in England, where I found my love for food,people and diverse cultures.

This blog isn't just about my culinary adventures, it's a chronical of my personal journey through love, work and everyday life. Welcome aboard the Skinny Chef Diaries! Together, we'll explore the world, one delicious bite at a time.