I have learned to cook by watching my elders as a child. I cook intuitively. I have a gift where I can replicate a dish by taste.
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Receive Text UpdatesI am inspired to cook meals that use natural ingredients from my garden and or local market. I cook passionately from dicing, sautéing, mixing in added ingredients, then to serve. Cooking for me brings a closeness to my ancestors. I want to also share that when I cook it is therapeutic for me, I feel relaxed and with joy. I’m a single parent that chooses not to go out to clubs and I often joke, “ when I stir my sauces or stews etc… that my version of twerking in the clu
What's your all time favorite dish to make?Puerto Rican: Arroz con gandules Trinidad: Currry Chicken Vietnamese: Chicken pho
What would you do with the $25,000?I would find a place to live with my daughter. We lost our apartment in June 2024 due to eviction. Every year the rent increased until I could no longer afford. I was working full time as a nurse and it still does not cover rent & utilities.
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