lalla mina

About Yasmina Ksikes: chef, culinary artist and storyteller, born in Rabat, raised in Casablanca, based in Los Angeles. Lalla Mina is named after her grandmother.

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Yasmina Ksikes is a chef, culinary artist, and storyteller whose work brings people and cultures together through food.

Born in Rabat and raised in Casablanca, she is based in Los Angeles. Her work is rooted in Moroccan hospitality and shaped by the places, people, and traditions she encounters. Through Lalla Mina, named after her grandmother, Yasmina creates private dinners, culinary gatherings, and retreats. Her practice extends to teaching and creative collaborations, with food as a way to share stories and build connections.

Her approach is intuitive and personal, guided by the seasons, a sense of place, and the memories we carry to the table.

Yasmina is based in Los Angeles and available for projects near and far.

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