If you're a happy person around food, you can be a professional

Opening Scene

The room is softly illuminated by the warm glow of a table lamp, casting long shadows as the evening deepens. Outside, the usual hum of the city quiets down, and the world seems to slow. Jack sits at the table, stirring his coffee, while Jeeny stands near the window, gazing out at the view below. There’s a sense of lightness in the air, as though a conversation about passion, creativity, and the joy of food is about to unfold.

Host: After a brief moment of silence, Jeeny turns from the window, her voice filled with thought, breaking the stillness.

Jeeny: “I came across a quote by Ranveer Brar that really made me think. He said, ‘If you're a happy person around food, you can be a professional chef. It's fueled by passion.’ It made me reflect on how much of what we do — whether it’s cooking or something else — is about the passion we bring to it. What do you think? Is passion the key to turning something we love into a profession?”

Jack: “I love that quote because it really speaks to the heart of what makes something great — passion. I think passion is what fuels excellence. For chefs, it’s not just about knowing recipes or techniques; it’s about the joy and creativity they bring to the kitchen. Cooking is a form of self-expression, and if you have that love for food and the process of creating, you can definitely make it into something more than just a hobby. That passion is what drives them to push boundaries, experiment, and share their love for food with others.”

Jeeny: “Exactly. It’s so much about the energy you put into something. I think when you’re passionate about food, it’s not just about following instructions or making something taste good — it’s about creating an experience. It’s about infusing each dish with the excitement and happiness you feel around it. When you’re passionate, you naturally invest more time and care into your work, and that’s what elevates it. You can’t fake that kind of connection to what you’re doing. It’s what makes someone a true artist in the kitchen.”

Jack: “Right. And it’s the same with anything we do in life. Whether you’re a chef or not, passion is what makes work feel fulfilling. If you’re just going through the motions, it’s hard to create something truly amazing. But when you’re driven by a love for what you do, whether it’s cooking, writing, or any other field, you put a piece of yourself into it. And that’s what makes it special.”

Host: The conversation deepens, and Jeeny moves closer, sitting across from Jack. Her voice steady as she continues.

Jeeny: “And I think happiness is such a big part of passion too. If you’re happy with what you’re doing, it’s easier to stay motivated, to keep improving, and to enjoy the process. Cooking, in particular, seems to be about joy. The best chefs aren’t just thinking about making money or following trends; they’re thinking about how to bring joy to others through food. If you love something, it becomes less about the end result and more about the experience and the journey.”

Jack: “Exactly. And when you’re truly happy and passionate about something, the hard work doesn’t feel like a burden. It feels like part of the process. You can be in the kitchen for hours, testing new flavors or perfecting a dish, and it doesn’t feel exhausting because you’re doing it with love and joy. That’s the kind of energy that makes great chefs — they can see food not just as a job, but as a form of creativity and expression.”

Jeeny: “And it’s a reminder that we all have the potential to turn our passions into professions if we approach them with the right mindset. It’s about finding what excites us and then putting everything we have into it. When we do that, it’s not just about having a job; it’s about having a career that fills us with purpose and happiness. It’s about infusing meaning into what we do every day.”

Jack: “Right. It’s the difference between just doing something for a paycheck and doing something that makes you feel alive. When passion is the fuel, the work becomes something that drives you forward, inspires you, and creates a ripple effect on everyone around you. It’s the energy and enthusiasm you bring that makes the work meaningful, no matter what field you’re in.”

Host: The room quiets for a moment as Jack and Jeeny reflect on the deeper meaning behind Ranveer Brar’s words. Outside, the world continues at its usual pace, but inside, there’s an understanding that passion is at the core of everything great.

Jeeny: “So, maybe the lesson here is that if we want to do something truly great, we need to bring joy and passion into it. Whether it’s food or anything else, when we approach it with love and creativity, it becomes something more than just a job — it becomes a form of self-expression and a way to make a real impact.”

Jack: “Exactly. Passion is what turns ordinary work into something extraordinary. It’s the spark that drives us to be our best, to create, and to share something meaningful with the world.”

Host: As the evening continues, the conversation wraps up with a quiet understanding. Passion is the fuel that powers the best of what we do. It’s what turns work into something fulfilling and meaningful. Whether you’re a chef, an artist, or anything else, when you approach it with love and enthusiasm, you not only transform your own experience, but you also bring joy to others.