When my grandmother passed away, I expected to become the primary cook whenever I visited grandpa, but instead, he embraced her culinary role with gentle determination. Initially, I struggled to adjust; I felt lost standing in a kitchen that had once been so familiar. Then I realised that his careful, methodical approach - selecting the perfect utensils, cleaning as he went, and adding thoughtful extra steps - transformed our family recipes into something extraordinary. His way of cooking taught me to slow down and savour every detail.

In June 2021, I captured my first video of him in action - one of the many moments I wanted to preserve forever. The response on TikTok was overwhelming; people from every corner of the world recognised his charm.