I am happy you are here!​​

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Hi, I’m Aga, and I started Green Kai in 2020 to share my recipes more easily than emailing them to everyone who asked after trying my food. What began as a simple way to make my recipes accessible has now grown into something more meaningful than I could have imagined.

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Food has always been a big part of my life, but I never expected cooking to become my passion – and my career. It wasn’t in my degrees or post-university career, but my love for food grew steadily into something more. It became my mini obsession to learn everything I could about cooking – different techniques, flavor combinations, and playing with textures. I took courses, attended workshops, and spent countless hours experimenting. The more I learned, the deeper my passion became, and soon it wasn’t just about feeding people; it was about creating meals that were balanced, full of life, and a true expression of the flavors I wanted to share. I worked my way up to head chef at a vegan restaurant and café and eventually moved into consulting, helping businesses – both plant-based and not – elevate their menus, systems, and kitchen operations.

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For the past six years, I’ve lived fully vegan, and I can honestly say I’ve never felt better. My body has never been stronger. I’m proof that thriving on a plant-based diet doesn’t mean sacrificing taste or joy.

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Along the way, I went through a health challenge that changed everything. After battling late-stage Lyme disease, I found myself dealing with chronic fatigue, nerve system damage, IBS, candida, food intolerances, and a weakened immune system. It wasn’t easy, but overcoming that battle pushed me to take a closer look at what I was eating and how food could help me heal. But here's the thing: finding food that was both healthy and delicious was a struggle. As much as I wanted to nourish myself with vegan meals, I just couldn’t find anything that tasted good. Bland, unappealing meals filled with the right ingredients but no joy. I began experimenting with ingredients that nourished my body and supported my healing. Over time, I started to feel more energized and balanced.

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It wasn’t always easy to find food that tasted good and was good for me, so I started creating my own recipes – meals that made me feel nourished and excited about eating. That was over 10 years ago, and it’s been a journey of learning and growing ever since.

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What I’ve learned through it all is simple: Your body is your temple. Treat it with love, respect, and care, and it will reward you with energy, good health, and vitality you never thought possible.

So, I invite you to join me on this journey. Try my recipes, experience food that nourishes your body and sparks joy in your soul.

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Green Kai - kai means food in te reo maori (language of New Zealand)