Cooking with Siva

I just want to take a moment to say thank you. 🙏

To everyone who voted every day, shared my post, or simply sent a kind word — you helped get my recipe into the semi-finals of Diabetes Canada's Aprons in Action contest, and I am so grateful. After 20 years as a diabetes advocate, having this kind of support behind me means more than I can put into words.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. ❤️

🍽️ I need your votes 💙 - my recipe is LIVE!

I’m thrilled to share my Baked Salmon & Millet Cakes with Romesco Sauce, created for Diabetes Canada’s Aprons in Action cooking challenge.

This recipe brings together ingredients I love: nourishing millet, salmon, sweet peppers and almonds, finished with a vibrant Spanish-inspired romesco sauce.

I chose millet because it’s an ancient grain with deep roots in South Asian food traditions, yet it’s still unfamiliar to many home cooks. I wanted to show how versatile it can be—and how beautifully it works in a modern dish.

Now comes the exciting part: only the Top 15 recipes by number of votes will move on to the next stage. With hundreds of people participating, every vote matters!

🗳️ You can vote once every day until September 17.

To vote:
👉 Click the link below
👉 Scroll to People’s Choice Awards
👉 Search Siva
👉 Find Baked Salmon & Millet Cakes with Romesco Sauce
👉 Click the purple Vote button

If you enjoy the recipe, please vote—and share it with someone who might enjoy it too.

I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to combine my love of food, diabetes advocacy and fundraising in this challenge. Now I’m hoping to make it into the Top 15! 🩵

Thank you for being part of the journey. 🙏

Aprons in Action Presented by Manulife Sign up as an individual or corporate team. Fundraise at least $300 by August 15 to qualify to submit your recipe and compete for a chance to cook live with celebrity chefs. 

We are having brunch at a local sports bar .. it’s packed. We know it’s going to be a hard game .. so we’ll be cheering extra hard today ⚽️🇨🇦❤️

Best wishes for a joyous Christmas season filled with love, happiness and peace 🎄💙