Rasta Mama's Kitchen

09/11/2026

09/09/2026

3:30 am getting breakfast ready for a beautiful client. Enjoy ❤️😊

08/18/2026

Busy Week, Delicious Meals! 🍽️✨

Meal prepping for a client who knew she had a very busy week ahead and simply wanted to come home to fresh, flavorful, homemade meals without having to worry about cooking. Of course, I said YES! 💚

I put together a delicious variety of meals packed with flavor and made with love:

🍽️ Rosemary Garlic Herb-Crusted Tri-Tip with baked mac & cheese and mixed veggies

🍁 Spicy Maple-Glazed Flaky Salmon with garlic rice and mixed veggies

🔥 Smoked-Rubbed Tri-Tip with baked mac & cheese and mixed veggies

🌴 Caribbean Green Chicken with fresh lime, coconut rice & peas, and mixed veggies

🔥 Jerk Chicken with coconut rice & peas and mixed veggies

And because you can’t forget dessert! 😋🍰

🍓 Strawberry White Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
🥥 Coconut Crisp Cookies
🥥 Ch*****ne Coconut Cake
🍫 Jamaican Chocolate Rum Cake

Fresh food, bold flavors, and meals ready to make a busy week just a little easier. That’s what I call meal prep done right! 💚🔥

08/12/2026

What an amazing way to kick off the new school year! 🎉☀️

John’s pool party was SO much fun! 🏊🏽‍♂️💦 Family, friends, laughter, singing, dancing, plenty of photos 📸, and of course… delicious food provided by yours truly! 😋❤️

Nothing beats making beautiful memories with the people you love. Here’s to an amazing school year ahead! 🎓✨

08/01/2026

Have some openings on my calendar contact me for any events! Contact me [email protected]

07/27/2026

📚 What an AMAZING Day at the Library! 📚🌈

Today I had the absolute pleasure of sharing Brown Is the Rainbow with some wonderful kiddos at the Vacaville Cultural Center Library as part of Solano County Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge! 💕📖

We read, laughed, talked, and had SO many fun questions from the kids! 🥰 I especially loved watching their creativity come alive during our interactive crafts. 🎨✨

Seeing their little faces light up as they connected with the story was truly special. This is exactly why I wrote Brown Is the Rainbow — to encourage children to celebrate who they are, their beautiful skin, their uniqueness, and the colors that make each of us special. 🌈🤎

A HUGE thank you to Solano County Library and the Vacaville Cultural Center Library for welcoming me and giving me the opportunity to share my story with your community. 💐

And to all the amazing kiddos who joined me today — thank you for your wonderful questions, creativity, and BIG personalities! You made my day! ❤️

✨ Keep reading. Keep creating. Keep being YOU! ✨

07/06/2026

Can't wait to see you there❤️🌈📚

07/02/2026

Two weeks. Hundreds of smiles. Countless memories. 🌍👩🏽‍🍳❤️
Big Thank You to Chef Bryan and all the little hands that cooked with me this summer 🥹🙏🏾
I just wrapped up two amazing back-to-back weeks of Summer Cooking Camp with the incredible students of Vallejo Unified School District, and my heart is so full!

Working with students in grades 1–6, we traveled the world one recipe at a time. Together, we explored the flavors and traditions of Jamaica, Greece, Mexico, England, Spain, Italy, Nigeria, and several regions of the United States.

Every morning, the first question I heard was, “What country are we visiting today?” Their excitement reminded me that food truly is a universal language that brings people together.

This camp was about so much more than cooking. It was an opportunity to teach culture, nutrition, life skills, and confidence. Each lesson included:
🌎 Learning about the history and traditions behind each dish.
🥗 Understanding the nutritional value of the ingredients.
🔪 Practicing safe cooking techniques and kitchen skills.
💰 Building financial literacy by calculating the cost of each recipe and learning how healthy, homemade meals can fit within almost any budget.

Watching these young chefs step outside their comfort zones, try new foods, and proudly create meals with their own hands was the greatest reward. Their curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn made every day special.

A huge thank you to Vallejo Unified School District for investing in hands-on learning experiences that celebrate culture, healthy living, and practical life skills. I feel honored to have been part of their summer.

I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity to inspire more young chefs through food, culture, and education. ❤️