How I Got into Cooking & What I Made Last Week

Sharing my story, healthy carrot ginger soup, crispy rice paper pancake, lemon ricotta pancakes with lemony whipped cream

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a great week! My book tour officially wrapped up this week in Texas, and along the way I had so many wonderful conversations. One question kept coming up again and again: how did I first start cooking, and what led me to launch a blog on Instagram? It made me realize I’ve never really shared the full story here, so I thought it would be fun to give you a little overview in today’s newsletter.

Young Maxi rolling dough

First, here’s a recipe for a healthy carrot ginger soup my mom and I have been making for years. It’s made with just a few ingredients (carrots, onion, and lots of fresh ginger) and has such a smooth, creamy texture. Served with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives, it’s so delicious.

As always, my cookbook Maxi’s Kitchen is now available for purchase at your local bookstore or online:

Thank you so much for your support 🤍

What I Cooked Last Week! ↓

Healthy Carrot Ginger Soup

My mom and I have been making this soup for years! It’s shockingly creamy and luxurious, though it’s made with just a few simple, healthy ingredients.

Healthy Carrot Ginger Soup

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You can download the PDF recipe above and watch the video here :)

My Story: How I Got into Cooking

I’ve always loved food. As a kid, I was a bit overweight because I loved to eat so much. I was never picky and honestly can’t think of a food I didn’t enjoy. I always joke that I learned to fold a wonton before I ever held hands with a boy, which is actually true. I learned so young that I can’t even remember a time when I didn’t know how to fold them.