In a unique upbringing, 20-year-old Visista learned the value of cooking from her grandmother's kitchen. She never attended a conventional school but followed self-directed learning at Aikanthika farm in central Karnataka. Her curiosity about food was nurtured by exploring traditional dishes, ingredients, and stories behind them. Visista has documented over 250 recipes, recreating traditional dishes using whole grains and jaggery, and shares them on her farm's website, TRUE FOOD. Her passion for cooking and learning is rooted in her childhood, where she would watch her grandmother make chapatis and eventually join her. Visista's approach to cooking is centered around understanding the history and origins of dishes, which has led her to traditional baking and older methods. She avoids using modern ingredients like white flour and refined sugar, instead opting for whole grains and jaggery. Her goal is to share these traditional recipes with others, keeping them alive on people's tables. Visista's journey is a testament to the power of self-directed learning and the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and practices.