“Growing up, I didn't realize how unique it was to live on the border of the United States and Mexico. It wasn't until I started doing interviews with the press that I actually began to appreciate just how cool it was that I would cross the international border every single day from Tijuana into San Diego to go to school.”

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.