Hi, I’m Praveena, the heart behind Beyond Spoonful of Spices.

I have always had a deep love for cooking, baking, gardening, flowers, and the simple beauty of everyday life. Food has been a big part of my journey — from comforting family meals to creative recipes filled with spices, warmth, and memories.

I am originally from the beautiful Fiji Islands and have lived in Canada for many years. My roots, family traditions, and life experiences inspire many of the recipes and stories I share here.

I am also a proud mother of two wonderful children and a grandmother to two beautiful grandkids. My family is my greatest joy, and they inspire so much of what I create — from cozy meals to gentle children’s stories.

Along with cooking and baking, I love writing children’s books that bring comfort, courage, and imagination to little hearts. My storybook world is inspired by kindness, bravery, family, and the tender feelings children sometimes carry.

Photography is another passion close to my heart. I enjoy capturing the beauty of food, flowers, and nature through my lens. I also share and sell some of my flower photography online, hoping to bring a little softness and beauty into other people’s homes.

Through this website, I hope to share recipes, stories, photos, and little pieces of my heart — one spoonful, one story, and one bloom at a time.