My goal and my mission is to cook the home-style food that I grew up with - simple, straightforward, inexpensive and homemade… — Marcela Valladolid 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 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 Copy Share Image
There are so many wonderful Mexican cheeses that people really don't consider when making Mexican food, or food in general. — Marcela Valladolid 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 Copy Share Image
I think it's important to educate kids about food and let them help a little with the cooking and cleaning. That interaction… — Marcela Valladolid 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 Copy Share Image
I don't make mole everyday nor do I cook Mexican food every day. — Marcela Valladolid 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 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 Copy Share Image
Growing up in Mexico, I know what real Mexican food is - and isn't. — Marcela Valladolid 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 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 Copy Share Image
You can invite people over or make your kids their favorite food - that usually inspires me in the kitchen. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
It fills my heart with pride and joy that international food writers and press have taken an interest in Tijuana. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
People don't realize that we're spending money throwing food away rather than feeding people. — 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
I cook healthy meals all the time. That's really important to me. — 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
There is nothing more satisfying to me than seeing people who eat my food have smiles on their faces. It makes the… — Marcela Valladolid 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 Copy Share Image
Huitlacoche is typically eaten as a filling for quesadillas or with any tortilla-based food. Also great stuffed in crepes. — Marcela Valladolid 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 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 courage to… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I'm not going to focus on the bad days. I choose to live in gratitude. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
My goal and my mission is to cook the home-style food that I grew up with - simple, straightforward, inexpensive and homemade tortillas. Nothing… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
Herdez Salsas have always been a favorite of mine because I love the authentic taste. — Marcela Valladolid 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 Copy Share Image
I really only eat burritos in Tijuana from street corners that come out of coolers from businesses with no name, telephone or website. — 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 I'll post… — Marcela Valladolid 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 have at… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
I love warm salads with bacon and spinach. I love the varieties of the nicoise that show up on so many menus. I love… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
Entertaining is much more than a reason to eat and drink; It's a reason to bond with friends and families. — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
We do two things almost every week - either grilled steaks marinated in herbs or roasted chicken. There's always a roasted vegetable, like Brussels… — Marcela Valladolid 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 some place… — Marcela Valladolid Copy Share Image
