about Scrambled Health

 

Behind the name

The name Scrambled Health has a humorous start, largely propelled by my own misdoings. As life can lead you down a winding path, I found myself working in a French restaurant under a Michelin star chef in London, England. As those who have worked in gourmet kitchens would know, part of the responsibilities of a chef de partie is preparing the staff meal. Being the pastry chef (a position I still don’t know how I manage to swindle) I was obliged to making breakfast.

My time in culinary school was short but sweet and initiated by the vegan lifestyle that I was living. Being so, the cuisine we were taught, and that I was interested in was largely that of a plant-based cuisine. The reality therefore was…

I had never scrambled an egg.

When my head chef inevitably requested that I make scrambled eggs for staff breakfast, I dove head first into the fiasco that would stay with me the remainder of my career and beyond. Naturally, I burnt the eggs and in the midst of trying to prepare my mise en place for lunch I served them anyway. I lost the respect of my head chef, and colleagues that day but I also gained a nickname. Scrambled Eggs.

What once was a reminder of my failure, and became a nickname for me amongst my family and friends I realized the importance of the signature. As I scramble through life, and the maze of mental and physical health, I decided to document the experience here behind the name that so fittingly branded my life.

This is Scrambled Health.

About me

My name is Alisha.

Made in Canada, I grew up in the large city of Toronto, and spent my summers and weekends in the natural beauty of Muskoka.

I’ve spent time studying around the world, observing and learning from experiences and inspiring teachers. I currently reside in London, England as a content creator specialising in health, wellbeing, and good mood food!

I recently graduated from a BSc with first class honours in cognitive and clinical neuroscience with a specialization in mind-body therapies, additionally working as a 200 Hour Registered Yoga Instructor. The focus of my practice resides in vinyasa and restorative styles.

Hand-in-hand with my studies and work, I hold a nutrition license awarded by NCFE level 4 achieved during my time at Le Cordon Bleu, in collaboration with Kings College, while accomplishing my diploma in Gastronomy, Nutrition, and Food Trends.

My goal is to scrutinize the scramble of modern health, wellness, and sustainability as I live, learn and share it with you.