I was recently interviewed as a guest on The Storied Recipe Podcast and our episode went live today!! Here’s what the host, Becky Hadeed, had to say about the episode and the highlights of our interview. 

So grateful to welcome Diana Silva to the podcast today with a set of stories that will challenge and inspire us to live with more love. Diana is a YouTuber, podcaster, and author of the book Molé Mama: A Memoir of Love, Cooking, and Loss. The book begins when Diana’s mother, Rose, was given 3 days to live. It chronicles the 13 months that she outlived that diagnosis - the 2nd time in her life that she survived against the odds. As Diana walks with her mother deep into “the valley of the shadow of death”, she also cooks for her. In this way, Diana sustains her mother, comforts her, and finally learns the delicious Mexican recipes that Rose made for the 15 (yes, 15!) children and hundreds of migrant workers that she welcomed into her home over 50 years. We have much - so very, very much - to learn from both Diana and Rose in this episode, as their lives challenge us to love with greater sacrifice, endurance, and joy.

• The universal Molé Mama and her message to us to leave our best behind
• The diversity of Mexican food that we don't get to experience in the United States
• The meaning of a molcajete - and what has it seen?
• Working in the fields as a child, the "bad men" that chased them through the fields, and what her mother taught her
• The intense discrimination Diana's mother faced as a Mexican woman
• Tuberculosis: living 7 years, from 17-24 in the ward. Laying flat on their backs , coughing, enduring experimental treatments, and losing all her siblings - and not as long ago as you think.
• "My mother had faith. And I'm not talking about religion. She lived her faith."
• Caring for 15 children as if they were her own - and how did Diana learn to accept that?
• "Just like scientists say we only use 15% of our brain, I think we only use 15% of our capacity to love."
• Saying goodbye to her mother with no regrets

Rhiannon's heartwarming story to help families during our pandemic by cooking Lasagnas with her 3 1/2 daughter embodies kindness and the ability to spread love with food. "Lasagna Love" has blossomed from one mama to over 5000 mamas and papas volunteering to feed families in every state in the U.S.

Molé Mama and her special guest share Mexican holiday recipe ideas(tamales, enchiladas, mole and more), favorite cookbooks, and gift ideas! Visit her YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/molemamarecipes and https://www.molemama.com/

Molé Mama shares her Mexican Spicy Cornbread stuffing, Queso Fundido Molcajete Recipe (warm chorizo cheesy dip), and cornbread muffins. Delicious recipes for spicy food lovers. Listen and try new recipes; your friends and family will love. Fire Roasted Poblano Peppers Spicy Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing Recipe - https://www.molemama.com/blog/2020/11/11/fire-roasted-poblano-peppers-spicy-chorizo-corn-bread-stuffing-spice-up-your-thanksgiving-menu Queso Fundido Molcajete Recipe (warm chorizo cheesy dip) - https://www.molemama.com/blog/2020/1/28/queso-fundido-con-chorizo-y-rajas-molcajete-dip-recipe Mexican Cheesy Corn Bread Muffins With Fire Roasted Poblanos & Corn Recipe

Kathy creates hand-made goods, artwork, articles, books, product lines, and workshops to spread positivity. Her story of self-discovery, unleashing her creativity, and continued growth will leave you inspired to start living your best life now!

Molé Mama was in awe of her wisdom, her positive energy, and her sage advice. Listen and be inspired to soar into your next chapter!

Alejandra's efforts to help her infant son thrive despite his allergies to dairy products led her to plant-based recipes. And today, her blog with Spanish and English recipes are helping thousands explore nutritious, delicious Mexican plant-based recipes. She's even created a 21 step eBook to help anyone shift to a plant-based diet and a smoothy eBook with 32 recipes, one for every day of the month!

Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a lovely Mexican tradition, celebrating our lost loved ones. Two of my favorite award-winning Mexican Amigas, Alicia and Yvette's stories will inspire you to honor your loved ones with tenderness and joy. They also provide helpful ideas for celebrating this memorable holiday during our pandemic. It's never been a better time to start this tradition or to continue it and connect to the memories of our cherished loved ones.

As one of the 15 Mouthwatering Food Photographers to Follow on Instagram, Jacques' recipes are gorgeous and filled with passion and love. The stories of his deep multi-generational culinary roots will remind you that cooking for our loved ones, for any chef, is one of the greatest joys! Warning, this episode will make you so hungry!