by danikka | Apr 29, 2024
I’ve always been fascinated by the power of food – the stories it can tell, the history it carries, the bonds it creates for people. I find it to be an incomparable way to learn about new cultures and countries. My family loves to travel and discover a...
by danikka | Apr 14, 2024
As a native Chicagoan, I grew up surrounded by some of the best food, chefs and restaurants in the country. As kids we used to ride our bikes to Superdawg hot dogs and Lou Malnati’s deep-dish pizza. Those were simply some of our neighborhood favorites. In college I...
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 | 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...