I grew up very poor.

The Taste of Resilience: Recipes I Grew Up With When We Had Little

I grew up very poor. Back then, food wasn’t about luxury — it was about survival, about stretching what we had and making it taste like love. Every meal told a story of creativity, resourcefulness, and care. Though our pantry was often bare, my family always managed to fill our kitchen with warmth.

Some of the best recipes I know came from those humble beginnings. These dishes might not have fancy ingredients, but they carry memories — the kind that money can’t buy.