ABOUT REINA

As a Puerto Rican raised in the South, Reina explores both her multiracial background and cultures through food and writing. With over 10 years of restaurant and industry experience, attending culinary school was the next step in her professional journey. And in 2017, Reina started The Sofrito Project to share and document her love of cooking with friends and family online.

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.

As a chef and recipe developer, Reina’s work has been featured in multiple publications, like: The New York Times Magazine, Food & Wine, The Kitchn, Food52, Yummly, Food Network, and more.