Giselle Makinde Pereira Gonçalves is a chef and storyteller who believes food can bring people and cultures together. She was born and raised in Brazil, and like the dishes she cooks, she’s a mix of many influences: Portuguese, African and Indigenous. She is proud of that blend, and it influences everything she does.

Samba is Giselle Makinde’s love letter to Brazilian food and a way to share its soul, history and creativity with a new audience.