“Growing up, everybody would cross the border, even to just do grocery shopping. A lot of traditional American foods stuck with my parents and became part of my upbringing. This all had to do with the proximity to the border. We were an absolute mix of classic Americana, traditional Mexican, and Baja cuisine.”

American chef and author

Marcela Luz Valladolid is an American chef and author. She became known as the host of the Food Network television series Mexican Made Easy and as a judge on Best Baker in America. Her work has centered on food and cooking on television, especially Mexican cuisine. Through her books and broadcast appearances, she has built a profile around approachable cooking and the flavors of Mexican home-style dishes.