Let’s Get Deep: Meet hungrycuriouskat!
The Hungry
My name is Kat, and I was born and raised in the Philippines. I’m not classically trained in any way, but I am chronically hungry. The truth is, I only learned how to cook and bake during the pandemic.
“Why did I learn how to cook?” Simple… for survival *insert battle cry here*.
In 2020, I moved to Canada with my partner. We were a long way from home, and everything felt unfamiliar, so I decided to learn how to make our favourite comfort meals. That’s when I realized I had no clue how to cook the dishes I grew up eating. So, I picked up a pan and started cooking. The very first dish I learned to make was the Filipino classic Sinigang. I realized that if I was going to survive being away from my family and friends, I needed something that would remind me of home, and that was food.
The Curious
As a perfectionist, I was always scared to play around the kitchen, but my curiosity is strong, and I eventually realized… it was never that serious. I want to encourage people to play around and adjust recipes based on the ingredients available to them, as well as their own preferences when it comes to food. We don’t judge picky eaters, we help them get comfortable with food.
I understand that what tastes good to me may not necessarily taste good to you, and that’s okay! If you know how to adjust the flavours to suit your own preferences, I’d say my recipe is still a success (and thank you for trying it!).
‘Cause why not?!
Growing up, I thought I would only ever be an ‘eater’ and not a cook, but I’m so glad I took the time to learn and explore cooking. It’s such a beautiful art that has helped me build a deeper connection with my culture, as well as with the dishes my parents used to cook for me. I now understand the time and care that go into every dish around the world, and I’m excited to keep learning and sharing the recipes I make along the way.
I’m grateful for all the support throughout this journey, and I hope you can pick up a trick or two when you try my recipes.
Now go, satisfy your hunger and enjoy cooking, my munchies!
Let’s Connect!
I love to yap and connect with people, so if you have any questions, feel free to send me a DM on Instagram (@hungrycuriouskat) or email me at hungrycuriouskat@gmail.com