CTD's Misson and Three Pillars
Our mission at CTD is simple: Blending food, storytelling and community (both online and IRL) in the most delicious and tasteful ways
How? Read our three pillars below!
Food
In the kitchen, we find a common ground where differences fade away and the joy of food brings us closer together. With every aroma and flavour, memories are unlocked and bonds strengthened.
Food becomes the universal language. It allows us to celebrate diversity.
🌶 Paneer Bhurji on Toast, under "Breakfasts" in Recipe Index
Youtube video:
Sini Bakes
📍St.Catharines, ON, Canada
Storytelling
Weaving in stories from the generations of Indian women before me - from my Amma to Patti (maternal grandma) and Ammama (paternal grandma) allows me to reconnect with my roots and maybe share a few several lessons learned along the way, as I enter my 30s.
Kadak Chai
📍Chaiiwala Scarbrough
Community
To create meaningful connections, to highlight the brands, business owners & entrepreneurs - both online and IRL.
Showcasing them in a tasteful way to ensure their voices are heard and celebrated.
Vidya Mohan (she/her)
Founder
In December 2014, the delightful moniker "Chikka Tikka Diaries" was born. By day, I worked as Law Clerk and Legal Assistant in Toronto, while my evenings were all about embracing my passion for food photography, videography, and content creation across various social media platforms like Youtube, Instagram, Spotify, and Pinterest.
Fast forward to June 2020, and the revamped Chikka Tikka Diaries website made its delicious debut. Even as I climbed the corporate ladder, supporting lawyers from Bay Street to boutique law firms, my weekends were reserved for exploring local businesses, indulging in neighbourhood eateries, and amplifying the voices of immigrants who enrich our community.
Then, in April 2024, a new chapter began when I found myself at a crossroads after parting ways with my corporate job. Seizing the moment, I decided to take the leap!
With over 6 years in the corporate legal sector and more than 10 years of experience in food photography, videography, social media marketing, and content creation under my belt (along with a few new grey hairs marking my journey into my thirties), I'm diving headfirst into full-time entrepreneurship!
My mission? To blend my three passions of Food, Storytelling, and Community in the most delicious ways! From mouthwatering recipes inspired by my South Asian heritage, to deeper conversations about taboo subjects like periods, girl talks about my brown girl rebellion era, or even how a simple pulao recipe started my love for cooking. And, amongst all of this, to connect with and highlight the business owners and food brands in our CTD community.
Join me on this exciting entrepreneurial adventure by following along on Youtube, Tik Tok, and Instagram!