JORGE ORTIZ

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

Born and raised in Mexico, I enjoyed eating all kinds of Mexican food, including a typical food from the state of Michoacan called Morisqueta (white rice, beans, Pork with sauce, sour cream and cheese). When I came to the United States I started trying all kinds of...

JUDY YEE

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...

JULES HOUGH

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

My love for food stems from my Mom and Grandma’s home cooked meals. My favorite dish they make is Chili Verde. Not only am I part of the Mattson team, but I also teach Zumba (dance fitness) at various gyms around the Bay Area. My greatest passion is dance and I...

KALYNDA STONE

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

I nourish my soul and stomach through tending to my vegetable garden and fruit trees. You can find me homesteading on the weekends canning tomatoes and making preserves. While I am rooted and inspired by historic craftsmanship, I also have an eye to the future, diving...

KELLY TEN

by barb | Aug 30, 2021

As a fifth generation Chinese American born and raised in the Bay Area, I was fortunate to get a taste of traditional Cantonese cooking every Sunday at my Grandma’s house while my family and I explored other cuisines during the week. Some of my favorite memories while...