MELANIE LAI

MELANIE LAI

I was born in Hong Kong and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. I am inspired by culinary traditions around the world and especially fascinated with flavors developed with time and age-old techniques — think anchovies, kimchi, jamon iberico, fish sauce,...
MAYRA FOYE

MAYRA FOYE

My favorite food is Mexican Food. Growing up in a Mexican household, anything having to do with food is a time to be together with family and socialize (prepping the food, eating the food, and cleaning up after).  My favorite memories are when we would get together to...
MAYA GALSON

MAYA GALSON

Bay Area native, loves all things active and outside, especially if the activity involves special treats at the end.  Cooking for my family and friends brings me great joy, as does the home food science project like kombucha, discovering the secrets to the best potato...
LETITIA CHONG

LETITIA CHONG

Grew up in San Francisco (Chinatown) in my grandmother’s kitchen where I learned food is love and food brings family and friends together. A career changer who took the plunge into culinary school and never looked back. Can never say “no” to dessert and forever...
KENNETH AMARAL

KENNETH AMARAL

California Native, born and raised. I learned to cook and appreciate great food from my Italian mother who made classic Italian dishes on a regular basis. I learned early on that the secret to making great sauce is a blend of fresh ingredients and patience, as it can...