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Mama Likes To Cook

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About

Meet Valerie Mitchell, the OC food blogger behind Mama Likes to Cook. Discover garden-to-table recipes from Zone 10B, culinary travel tips, and foodie adventures.
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Welcome to Mama Likes to Cook!

I’m Valerie Mitchell, the professional food and lifestyle blogger, home cook, and gardener behind Mama Likes to Cook.Since 2012, I’ve been sharing my kitchen adventures, helping you create delicious, approachable meals and discover the best foodie experiences—whether at home or on the road.

From the Garden to the Table

I live on about a one-acre property in Silverado Canyon (Orange County, California).

Living in USDA Garden Zone 10B allows me to grow a year-round assortment of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that go directly into the recipes you see on this site.

On our “mini-farm,” we also have a flock of chickens and a variety of fruit trees.

My gardening content is born from years of hands-on experience specifically tailored for Southern California’s unique climate.

Adventure in Every Bite

While I am a longtime vegetarian, my family is not.

This gives me a unique perspective in the kitchen: I specialize in creating meals that satisfy everyone, from veggie-forward dishes to hearty sides that complement any diet.

We are truly adventurous eaters, always looking for new flavors to bring back to our kitchen, whether from local ethnic markets or my travels abroad.

Professional Background & Collaborations

Beyond this kitchen, you can find more of my work, including crafts and printables, at my sister site, MamaLikesThis.com.

I am a full-time content creator and am always open to food-related professional opportunities, including:

  • Recipe Development & Creation
  • Product Reviews
  • Restaurant Reviews (Orange County, Los Angeles, and beyond)
  • Cooking Classes & Foodie Events
  • Culinary Travel & Press Trips

Let’s Connect

Thanks for stopping by! Please contact me with any food-related opportunities or questions.

Email: [email protected]

 

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