Fueled by heritage and creative fire
Winter slows the world down, but it shouldn’t drain the energy from our days. This season, we’re bringing a different kind of warmth to the table. One fueled by culture, intention, and the stories that give food its fire.
Meet Glory Kabé. An Afro-Vegan chef whose cooking blends heritage with creativity. Raised in Paris and rooted in Congolese tradition, Glory cooks with the flavors of African cuisine and the memories of every place she’s called home.
Her approach is simple, but not simplistic: food is a language of love and connection.
The way she combines ingredients is intentional.
The way she talks about food is emotional.
And the way she shares her meals is generous.
“You take like a little piece of your heart,
and you put it in somebody’s stomach.”
This is Fire Within. A celebration of the energy, creativity, and cultural stories that warm us through the coldest days. It’s also what sparked our collaboration with Glory, inviting our Food Curators to rethink comfort food through her lens and bring that warmth straight to your lunch table.
With Glory Kabé, we’re celebrating the fire that lives within each story, each ingredient, and each person who creates food that matters. This winter, that fire becomes something you can taste.
Fire Within: Recipes by Glory
Cooking as a love language
The workshop with Glory was a moment of discovery and reflection. From the very first conversation, the room transformed into a space of openness.
Glory shared ingredients rooted in West-African and Brazilian traditions, alongside techniques shaped by memory and identity. Our curators stepped into that world with curiosity and left with a renewed sense of purpose.
“It’s exciting to get to experience a cuisine that is quite foreign.”
For Eleni, the workshop opened the door to unfamiliar flavors and cultural depth. A new culinary perspective that felt warm, expressive, and boldly different.
“An inspiring session diving into West-African culinary ingredients and techniques, where we experimented, tasted, and learned together as food curators to get inspiration for our menu.”
Pien discovered new ways to think about plant-based food – warmer, richer, and deeply rooted in culture.
Tess walked away with more than inspiration – she left with emotional resonance.
“Glory brought a special kind of energy, and I really appreciated the feeling of being truly seen. Taking the time for each other and diving deeper into important topics is such a valuable complement to our day-to-day work.”
From our kitchen to your office lunch table
The collaboration didn’t end in the workshop. It continued in our kitchen, where our Food Curators translated those inspirations into dishes featured on the winter menu. Each plate is a blend of Glory’s heritage and our team’s craft – made to connect, comfort, and energize your lunchtime at work.
Photography by Valérie van Mameren