Hi, I'm Shareba
I’m a culinary-trained home cook, recipe developer, and food photographer based in Ontario, Canada.
I share easy seasonal comfort food recipes, classic Caribbean dishes, and also provide handy cooking and kitchen gardening guides to support home cooks in their culinary journeys.
What You'll Find Here
- Seasonal Comfort Food Recipes: cooked and photographed by me. Most are my own creations, and a handful are treasured favourites shared by close friends and family members. There are no AI-generated recipes or photos on this website.
- Caribbean Recipes: Trinidadian dishes from my childhood, plus other staples from across the Caribbean.
- Ingredient Spotlights and How-to Guides: easy-to-follow guides to help you cook with confidence.
- Beginner-friendly Kitchen Gardening Tips: to help you grow seasonal produce on a balcony or in a backyard.
Explore My Recipes by Season
My Education
- Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies - University of Guelph (through University of Guelph-Humber)
- Diploma in Journalism (Print & Broadcast)- Humber College (through University of Guelph-Humber)
- Culinary Arts Certificate (Continuing Education) - George Brown College
My Professional Career
I’ve worked in food media for over 15 years, with experience in food photography, content creation, and writing for a variety of publications. I’ve also worked at a garden centre and now grow a small kitchen garden of my own.
- Owner & Editor, InSearchofYummyness.com (est. 2010)
- Digital Content Developer & Outreach Coordinator, Bishop Integrated Marketing
- Outreach & Account Coordinator, Practical Marketing Ltd.
- Freelance Writer/Photographer/Contributor, Yahoo Canada (food, lifestyle, and finance)
- Contributor & Correspondent, Food Bloggers of Canada
- Production Assistant, The Main (Alliance Atlantis / Food Network Canada)
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Top 10 Seasonal Comfort Food Recipes
Brand Partnerships
I’ve partnered with a variety of food and garden brands over the years for recipe development, photography, and sponsored content, including:
- West Coast Seeds (Brand Ambassador)
- Produce Made Simple (Recipe Development/Photography)
- Maple Leaf Foods (Sponsored Posts)
- McEwan Foods (Recipe Development/Photography)
- Tenderflake (Sponsored Posts)
- SweeTango (Recipe Development/Photography)
- Schneiders (Sponsored Post)
- Nutella (Sponsored Post)
- Natrel (Recipe Development/Photography)
Frequently Asked Questions
I started In Search Of Yummy-ness in 2010!
I decided to use "In Search Of Yummy-ness" because my friend Mandy and I were always looking for great places to eat. This website used to be a restaurant review blog!
I do! Food styling and photography are my favourite parts of the job. All photos on this site are my own (unless otherwise noted in the captions). I also develop the recipes and write the articles myself.
You may use one photo and a short excerpt (under 100 words) from a blog post, with proper credit and a link to the original post. You may not republish full posts or present my work as your own. See my copyright policy for more details. Thank you!
I'm in Zone 5b/6a (depending on which chart you're looking at). I get cold winters and a short growing season, but I'm learning to make the best of it.
Yes!! A kitchen garden can be just a few edible plants on a balcony! You don't need a ton of space. I've been growing most of my edible plants in containers for several years.
Let's Connect
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me by email or connect with me on Instagram.
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