I don't make mole everyday nor do I cook Mexican food every day. — Marcela Valladolid Day Copy Share Image
Usually when I have a salad it's pretty hearty, balanced and healthy and a full meal. — Marcela Valladolid Food Copy Share Image
In an attempt to have access to everything year-round, produce has lost its magic. — Marcela Valladolid Access Copy Share Image
I like risk takers. They're the ones that end up changing the world. — Marcela Valladolid Changing the world Copy Share Image
When I'm in San Diego, it's carpools and making dinner and getting the kids to bed. It's real life. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
There's no insects in American cuisine? Not one? I don't think there are. That's so sad. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
Growing up in Mexico, I know what real Mexican food is - and isn't. — Marcela Valladolid Food Copy Share Image
From the time I start prep to serving the food at the table, I like for the whole thing to be beautiful. — Marcela Valladolid Beautiful Copy Share Image
As a chef and avid traveler, meeting new people and sharing a meal with the intent to learn more about their culture… — Marcela Valladolid Chef Copy Share Image
My job is to show people that true Mexican cheese is not neon yellow cheese. We don't eat tacos all day long… — Marcela Valladolid Burritos Copy Share Image
It's what makes me the happiest - to make beautiful things for the people I love, and to fill my home with… — Marcela Valladolid Beautiful Copy Share Image
We didn't grow up with processed foods at all. I mean, I am not a nutritionist. I make enchiladas for a living,… — Marcela Valladolid Enchiladas Copy Share Image
My boys will not only respect and admire women and see them as their equals, but they will also see them as… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
Honestly, I'll take a little lard over the 20 chemicals and ingredients I can't pronounce in some store-bought tortillas. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I'm usually pretty good about knowing which of my social media posts will create more excitement, but every once in a while… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I had a lot of female role models around me as a kid, but my aunt Marcela Rodriguez was the strongest. When… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
There's a particular quality that those of us who live on the border share; we can switch from being Mexican to being… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
People ask me all the time, 'What do you do for Cinco de Mayo?' And my honest answer is always, 'When I… — Marcela Valladolid Cinco de mayo Copy Share Image
I've been really fortunate and I've just tried to focus on the work and getting people to see Mexico, its food and… — Marcela Valladolid Culture Copy Share Image
The more kids are involved, the more likely they are to eat the food. Getting them involved gets them excited, and kids… — Marcela Valladolid Accomplishment Copy Share Image
I was a contestant on 'The Apprentice: Martha Stewart' and more than her telling me I learned from her that authenticity is… — Marcela Valladolid Authenticity Copy Share Image
I didn't realize I was living in a very unique situation until I became a culinary professional. For me, there was nothing… — Marcela Valladolid California Copy Share Image
We're a family with a pretty light sense of humor but, still, on the anniversary of my mom's passing we don't feel… — Marcela Valladolid Anniversary Copy Share Image
I'm not going to focus on the bad days. I choose to live in gratitude. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
More than anything, a lot of our family's history is tied to food. It's just one of those things. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
When I heard that Capital One was fostering a conversation about natural connections that exist among all of us, bridged through our… — Marcela Valladolid Communication Copy Share Image
Most Mexican restaurants serve fake, heavy versions of my home country's cuisine. But real Mexican food is full of brilliant, fresh flavors. — Marcela Valladolid Country Copy Share Image
My aunt was a chef and she inspired me deeply so she was a huge motivator but more than anything it was… — Marcela Valladolid Chef Copy Share Image
There is nothing more satisfying to me than seeing people who eat my food have smiles on their faces. It makes the… — Marcela Valladolid Experience Copy Share Image
I'm passionate about holding on to my heritage and sharing it with family and friends, and cooking is a great way to… — Marcela Valladolid Culture Copy Share Image
Supermarket cherry tomatoes do serve a purpose, but the flavor is vastly different than those from your own garden. Same for broccoli… — Marcela Valladolid Food Copy Share Image
I kind of love the idea of teaching our kids that you don't have to follow the rules to be incredibly successful… — Marcela Valladolid Harmony Copy Share Image
You can invite people over or make your kids their favorite food - that usually inspires me in the kitchen. — Marcela Valladolid Food Copy Share Image
In Tijuana, because there's such a mix and match of people and regions and we're a newer city and everyone comes from… — Marcela Valladolid City Copy Share Image
Escamoles have a cottage cheese-like consistency and have a buttery yet slightly nutty flavor. They are usually served sauteed with butter, garlic,… — Marcela Valladolid Consistency Copy Share Image
I know how to bring recipes down to the level where people with no experience can feel comfortable making them. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I have pictures with Morimoto where I'm all embarrassed and he's so serious, it took me 30 minutes to get up the… — Marcela Valladolid Courage Copy Share Image
I surround myself with people that are supportive of our insane family dynamic, and I savor every minute of every day I… — Marcela Valladolid Day Copy Share Image
Tart pomegranates that pop in your mouth make the perfect counterpoint to roasted chicken and salty-creamy feta cheese. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
