Welcome

Hi, I’m laura

I grew up in a military family and lived all over growing up. I was born in San Diego but have lived in Hawaii, Guam, Virginia, Missouri, and now San Jose.

Family recipes have always been my connection to my roots! I love learning old-school cooking techniques that only Grandmas know. I obsessively collect cherished recipes from my own family as well as from my readers.

Spending so much time in the Pacific Islands left me well-versed in Hawaiian and Guamanian cooking. My So Cal roots ensured that I’m a taco aficionado.