In this episode of At Home in Waterloo Region, Cher Goetz welcomes Destiny Moser, founder and executive chef of FoodZen. After 17 years in the tech industry managing mergers and acquisitions, Destiny pivoted during the pandemic to launch a personal chef and pre-made meal service rooted in Indigenous values. As a working mother of three, she’s built a business focused on making whole, locally sourced food accessible to busy families while advocating for greater awareness of what true Canadian food means. Destiny shares her passion for sustainable eating, cultural reconnection, and community collaboration through food.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• [04:22] How FoodZen began by solving her own family’s food challenges.
• [06:34] The FoodZen approach: from reducing waste to offering customizable, sustainable meal options.
• [09:09] What sets FoodZen apart: following Indigenous food philosophies and cutting out processed ingredients.
• [11:08] The role of hyperlocal, ultra-seasonal eating and surprising local ingredients like sumac.
• [15:07] Challenges of sourcing Indigenous foods due to colonial laws and limited access in urban areas.
• [20:02] Why rethinking industrial farming and supporting Indigenous food systems matters for sustainability.
• [24:06] Barriers in marketing and misconceptions about meal delivery services.
• [29:10] Introducing FoodZen’s kids’ meal program - nutrition-packed versions of childhood favorites.
• [37:15] Upcoming programs and FoodZen’s teaching kitchen launching in May 2025.
• [43:31] Destiny’s mission to remove the label “exotic” from Indigenous foods in Canadian legislation.
• [45:55] Why Waterloo Region’s access to farmers and markets is ideal for hyperlocal cooking.

Connect with Destiny:

Instagram: @foodzen.ca

Website: foodzen.ca

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