I'm a big fan of soups and stews because you can throw everything in a slow cooker and leave it there for hours. They taste great in containers, too, because they sit in the fridge, and the flavors meld overnight.

I started preparing meals for my family when I was 12 because both of my parents worked, but I didn't know that it was something I could make a career out of until I had my daughter and realized there were people out there who were interested in learning how to prepare a quick meal.

My mom is Jamaican and Chinese, and my dad is Polish and African-American, so I had a pretty diverse culinary background to work with.

Tatcha is my favorite beauty brand. They were also founded in San Francisco. Their entire line is based off of geisha tradition and ritual. The line has transformed my skin.

I love to make scrubs at home. My favorite is a mixture of brown sugar and coconut oil. So simple yet so effective!

I love it when someone tries a recipe of mine and posts a picture of the finished product. Completely rewarding. It makes my day every time.

I launched Little Lights of Mine because I was a young, 23-year-old new mom. I was home at the time and looking for direction. I started the blog as a place to just share everything. It quickly turned into a food-based blog where I would share all of my favorite recipes.

People aren't going to like you 100 percent of the time.

I feel like it is important to make sure you are always praying, always talking to have clarity of mind and peace.

The only introduction to sports that I had before meeting my husband was Buffalo Bills football and Doug Flutely Flakes. My dad grew up in Buffalo and has been a Bills fan all his life.

I come from a very artsy family.

Because I am a chef, I have to try new things all the time, so it's been really good to have my family to be able to be there and test everything out.

I have those days when takeout is the direction we go.

Packing your lunch for the work week can seem like an unattainable goal especially when work gets hectic and crazy.

Even if we're just watching HGTV with a glass of wine, that's date night at my house.

Steph's such a good dad for girls. He's super attentive, and he's, like, not too manly to get down on the floor and play with them and have a tea party.

I wonder why people are so hateful sometimes. I just don't get it.

I want everybody to succeed.

Motherhood is far better than I expected. I love it with all of my heart.

Marriage has given me the gift of compassion.

Marriage has given me a little family of my own. We hold each other accountable, love each other, and always are there for each other. I feel more balanced now because I know what it's like to care for others.

I love dessert.

I take a few moments in the morning just to breathe while I drink my morning coffee or right before I get out of bed.

Food strengthens my family bond while it nourishes my body.