Lilyana Hatfield

I have always loved cooking. I grew up in a family where both my parents worked, so I would often have to cook for myself and my brother. This is where my love for cooking started. When I moved out of my parents' house, I would often have friends over and cook for them. They would always compliment me on my food and tell me that I should open up a restaurant. However, I never pursued this dream as I got married and had children. My husband was always the breadwinner, so it made sense for me to stay at home and take care of the household. But even then, I would still cook whenever I had the chance. It wasn't until my children left for college that I decided to pursue my passion for cooking again. I enrolled in a culinary school and eventually opened up my own restaurant. It was a lot of hard work, but it was worth it. Now, I am able to share my love for cooking with others through my food