Did You Eat Yet?

I started cooking thoughtfully when I first moved to Seattle in 2009. Like my mother, being in the kitchen felt comforting and natural. In Filipino households, as a guest the first thing you’re asked, ”Did you eat yet?” Whether it was a yes or a no, you were going to be fed. I always loved that.

Through the years I experimented with ingredients, tested cooking techniques, played with food styling, and along the way fell in love with being in the kitchen. Similar to design, my goal is to bring people together, to share our stories, fill our plates, and to always go home with leftovers. Here’s a look at those captured moments.