My love for cooking started at home. My mom has always been the cook in our family. She began cooking full Thanksgiving meals at a very young age! Growing up, I was able to learn directly from her, and you will see so much of her influence in the recipes I share on my website today. She is the kind of woman who lives for serving others. Whether she is making sure everyone else’s plate is full before she sits down or simply being a person of service in her daily life, she is always giving, even if she has nothing to give. That is a value I now hold deep within myself. I carry that heart for service into everything I do, whether I’m developing a new recipe for you or working to support my community.

As a Black woman married to an incredibly handsome Filipino American man, my kitchen has naturally become a bridge between two worlds. In 2025, I began teaching myself how to make authentic Filipino dishes to honor his culture and our life together. Since then, I’ve learned over 24 traditional recipes and counting! It’s been an amazing journey of discovery, and you can explore those Filipino recipes here.