Welcome to Rising Up!
Hi! Salaam, and welcome! I’m Yasmin Khan, an author, broadcaster and long-time human rights campaigner.
Rising Up is a newsletter about how we nourish ourselves and each other in turbulent times. I write about food, politics, culture, and motherhood — weaving together stories, recipes, and reflections on resilience.
You don’t need me to tell you that we live in challenging times. From political polarisation to economic crisis and ongoing conflicts, it can feel like we’re caught in a relentless cycle of bad news. This space is about finding another way, drawing on food, culture and community as tools not just to survive, but to thrive.
What you’ll find here
Personal essays on resilience, politics and everyday life
Recipes and food writing rooted in Middle Eastern, South Asian and Mediterranean traditions
Honest reflections on motherhood and identity
Cultural recommendations and occasional listicles
Interviews and conversations with inspiring thinkers and creators
Why subscribe?
By subscribing you’ll never miss a post. Free subscribers get my regular newsletter, straight to your inbox.
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Exclusive round-ups of my favourite recipes, recommendations and resources
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Early news on book launches, live events and special offers
Most importantly, paid subscriptions allow me to keep creating independent writing outside the ad-driven social media machine and to build a space that is reader-supported, not algorithm-led.
About me
I’m the award-winning author of the travel cookbooks cookbooks: The Saffron Tales, Zaitoun, Ripe Figs, and Sabzi. My work has appeared in The Guardian, Financial Times, Bon Appétit, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and many more. For the last two decades I’ve also been a social justice campaigner working on issues including racism, refugee rights and militarism for NGOs and charities in the UK
I believe connection and community are the cornerstones of a life and I hope Rising Up can offer a little inspiration, solidarity, and nourishment each time it lands in your inbox.
Join me by subscribing today and let’s rise up, together.
