WHO IS REINA?

As a Puerto Rican raised in the South, Reina explores both her multiracial background and cultures through food and writing. Bridging the cultures of her Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and Southern upbringing allows for creativity in the kitchen with her flavorful and delicious recipes, digital cookbooks, and newly-launched spice blends.

As a chef and recipe developer, Reina’s work has been featured in multiple publications, like: The New York Times Magazine, Food & Wine, The Kitchn, Food52, Yummly, Food Network, and more.

Reina currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina. When she’s not busy cooking, she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, gardening, collecting cookbooks, building botanical Lego sets, and watching a variety of movies.