by danikka | Jan 16, 2024
Born and raised in the Bay Area, it has allowed me to explore a wide variety of flavors and tastes via the diverse population. My mom would also take me on a “dining experience” about once a quarter, following the principle from Jiro Dreams of Sushi: “In order to make...
by danikka | Jan 16, 2024
I was born in Taipei, Taiwan of aboriginal Taiwanese and Taishanese Chinese descent. Taiwan’s food culture was heavily influenced by cuisines from Japan, Malaysia and Fujian province of China, so I was introduced to fusion flavors at an early age. I have...
by danikka | Sep 25, 2023
Born and raised in the San Joaquin Valley, I grew up with a lot of exposure to the food and agriculture industry. Produce stands on the side of farm fields and food manufacturing facilities surrounding many drives around town, I was always interested in how food was...
by danikka | Jul 26, 2023
I’m a North Carolina native but have lived in most regions of the US. I’m a dedicated foodie and passionate environmental advocate who loves gardening, board games, and hiking. I’ve camped in 32 US states and can’t wait to cross the rest off my...
by danikka | Feb 14, 2023
Food has a unique ability to unify communities and cultures. Growing up in a multicultural household, food brought my family and friends from different languages and backgrounds together—my first non-English words were all names of my favorite foods! My desire to...
