I was born in Lima, Peru and came to the United States at a very young age. Growing up, I picked up a thing or two in the kitchen whenever I helped my mom cook. But it wasn't enough for me to pursue anything in the culinary field. Back then, I was more into Art and did a lot of drawings, painting, worked with pastels, etc. I ended up attending college with the attempt to become a payroll clerk for better beneficial reasons only. After some time, I realized that it wasn't for me at all and to make matters worse, I lost someone very special to me around the same time I left college. With all that going on, it was hard for me to focus in general. I didn’t know how to deal with the loss, my future looked very uncertain, and I didn't know what I could make of my life. Nothing else interested me to remain in school and I didn't want to go for something just because it pays well, once again. I learned in that moment that if my heart isn't in it, it isn't going to work for me. The only thing that I could do in the mean time was to work full time and save along the way while figuring out what it is that I truly wanted to do.

Fast forward to better days of my young adult life, which is when I met my husband, Andrew. We used to go out to eat a lot back in the day and seeing how happy he was chowing down delicious food at these restaurants sparked something within me. The feeling just came to me to want to cook the tastiest meals and desserts for him so he can eat just as good with me too! My passion for cooking began since and I was the happiest in the kitchen. I knew in that moment, that I have found my inspiration.

I worked in the food industry for many years, practiced a lot at home, came up with my own twists on recipes and my husband was loving it. I felt confident in myself and started hosting parties/holidays at our home every year. Hearing everyone's positive reviews on my food made me feel like I was on the right track for something greater. I was told plenty of times to open a food business one day, but I decided to put that in the back of my mind then. As time went on, things became even clearer as to why things happened the way they did. It brought me great joy to be told that I was naturally good at what I do. My husband gave me that extra encouragement I needed to go through with opening a business together and now we’re here! I'm eternally grateful with God for my journey and for my wonderful husband. Thank you for taking the time to read my short story!