Mercy’s Kitchen
Will an authentic and vulnerable human encounter with someone you think you hate change your mind?
That's the daring question my dear friend Mercedes is asking in our new reality series.
Where Cooking, Connection, and Evolution Unfold Bite by Bite.
"Mercy’s Kitchen" is a culinary journey unlike any other, where the art of fine dining intertwines with the power of human connection. Hosted by top-rated chef Mercedes Noam Kostucki, this groundbreaking series invites viewers into the homes of diverse American families to experience the magic of shared meals and meaningful conversation.
I first knew Mercedes as Noam, a highly regarded business and leadership coach from the UK—kind, thoughtful, compassionate, and profoundly inspiring.
When Noam became Mercedes, none of that essence changed. Her courage in embracing her true self, despite facing vehement hatred, was profoundly moving to witness.
Mercedes met hate with grace and kindness, transforming it into love—a rare gift desperately needed in our world where hate often feels easier to express.
She understands deeply that beneath most people's apparent hate lies fear of the unfamiliar.
Hate, she knows, is learned. Mercedes instinctively connects with others without judgment or fear, listening to them so they feel truly heard, and gently offering a path towards understanding.
Together, we envisioned creating a series around this transformative idea. Mercedes, now one of Costa Rica's top fine dining chefs, hosts gatherings where diverse people share meals and meaningful conversations.
Now, we're bringing this experience to the United States, visiting homes of those who openly abhor her "kind," exploring the roots and persistence of their beliefs.
Most have never met someone they've chosen to hate. What happens when they do?
Let's find out.
Watch a sneak peek of our "sizzle reel" and learn how you can join us in this journey.