Introduce your children to the meaning of family and how our greatest legacy lives on in the recipes we carry with us – both in English and Spanish!
Family is where the heart is, and the heart is our kitchen.
Inspired by her own Mexican ancestry and culture, chef Marcela Valladolid’s children’s cookbook leads readers through the magic and legacy of her family recipes. From homemade chili-lime chips and fresas con crema to arroz rojo and carne asada tacos, there’s a recipe for every person and occasion. Everyone will have the opportunity to cook and taste a little bit of Mexico!
Marcela Valladolid is an Emmy-nominated celebrity chef, television personality, designer, author, mother, and businesswoman. Growing up around expert and traditional cooks in Tijuana, Mexico, Marcela was raised to be passionate about food. She has authored numerous nationally best-selling cookbooks, including her most recent Casa Marcela: Recipes and Food Stories of My Life (2017) and Fiestas: Tidbits, Margaritas & More (2019). In January 2021, Marcela launched Casa Marcela, a lifestyle online store offering artisanal pieces from all across Mexico. She is currently co-hosting the ""Marcela & Carina Show,"" a virtual live cooking class & entertainment show with her sister, Carina Valladolid. Marcela resides in Chula Vista, CA with her partner Philip Button and their three children, Fausto, David, and Anna Carina, and their dog, Kongo.
Eliza Moreno makes her U.S. debut with this project. She was born in a very small city in the middle of the desert in northern Mexico. Eliza has always loved movies, colored pencils, new notebooks, and diaries. While enrolled at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, she fell in love with illustration and decided to devote herself to it full-time. Her illustrations are deeply inspired by everyday life, love, and well-being. She currently resides in Mexico City.