ABOUT REINA

As a Puerto Rican raised in the South, Reina explores both her multiracial background and cultures through food and writing. In 2017, Reina started The Sofrito Project to share and document her love of cooking with friends and family online while she attended culinary school.

Bridging the cultures of her Afro-Caribbean, Latin, and Southern upbringing allows for creativity in the kitchen with her flavorful and delicious recipes, digital cookbooks, and newly-launched spice blends.

Reina’s work has been featured in multiple publications such as: The New York Times Magazine, Food & Wine, The Kitchn, Food52, Yummly, Serious Eats, Food Network, and more. With over 10 years of restaurant and industry experience, she’s now teaching as a culinary instructor and collaborating on pop-up dinners in her hometown.

Reina currently resides in Charleston, South Carolina. When she’s not busy in the kitchen or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her rescue dog, gardening, and reading.