By Rorisang Rampheteng (Free State World Correspondent)
For Neo Phothane, cooking has always been more than just preparing meals; it is an act of love. That passion has now found a home on screen through her new show, #MakeItAMealwithNeoP.
Unlike many polished cooking programmes, Phothane’s show thrives on simplicity and authenticity.
“I love cooking, and I always try to make fun meals for my boys, and that’s how I get them to eat. So since I love cooking and media, I decided to combine the two and make easy-to-make meals that are enjoyable for everyone.” Phothane said.
“It’s quite easy, really, all I want to do is to create easy-to-make meals that everyone can enjoy with easy-to-access ingredients and nothing too over the top,” she said.
Phothane emphasised that what viewers see is genuine. “Everything about it is very authentic, and we keep it realistic and no acting at all,” she said. “Even the guests who come on the show are my friends or people I meet for the first time, and we immediately hit it off.”
At its core, the show is about connection. Phothane’s inclusive approach means no one is left out.“Everyone is the target audience because I actually do take some advice from my friends and from my boys as to what meals they would like to have and I make it happen,” she said.
Improvisation plays a key role in her cooking style. She hopes viewers will adopt the same mindset. While the show may appear effortless, production comes with its own hurdles.
Phothane credits her grandmother as a major influence.“Growing up, I loved watching my grandmother cook and how she mixed everything up and made sure we got a nice, hearty meal out of anything. I then took some pointers, and I’m using them now as a parent to my boys.”
Phothane’s culinary journey is only just the beginning. Her dream is to have a restaurant that will serve her own recipes. To watch her show, search Eko Media on YouTube.
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