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Nevis, October 18, 2023: In a culinary feat that has the island buzzing with excitement, Ms. Berecia Stapleton, a revered local chef from Gingerland, Nevis, has triumphantly completed a transformative plant-based culinary course at the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu London.

Not just any chef, Ms. Stapleton is also an esteemed Food and Nutrition educator at Charlestown Secondary School. This June, she was bestowed with the prestigious Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) NICHE Culinary Scholarship, affording her the opportunity to embark on a 10-week immersive journey at the globally acclaimed hospitality and culinary institution.

The experience, according to Chef Berecia, was nothing short of a revelation. She enthusiastically shared, “Even though it was a bit of a challenge it was a pleasant one. I was so excited to learn about different ways to cook vegetables, to cook plant-based stews, ragùs; it’s a whole other scope.”

With her newfound skills, Chef Berecia is poised to dazzle at the 10th anniversary edition of the Nevis Mango Festival in 2024. Her goal? To present plant-based creations that not only tantalize taste buds but also inspire the community to embrace a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle.

This culinary virtuoso’s journey is not only a personal triumph but a beacon of inspiration for Nevisians and food enthusiasts worldwide. Chef Berecia Stapleton, you are a culinary trailblazer!