About Me

Hola! ¿Que tál? I’m Bernie, author of Herencia Cookbook.

I was born and raised in South East Los Angeles, where I currently reside. I am the youngest of 5 children, and I was raised by a Salvadorian-American mother and Mexican-American father. My parents actually met in SELA, in English school. What I admire most about my parents is that they did their best to achieve the American Dream. And, they succeeded in doing so.

 

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Bernadette Molina

 

About Me

 

Hola! ¿Que tál? I’m Bernie, author of Herencia Cookbook.

 

I was born and raised in South East Los Angeles, where I currently reside. I am the youngest of 5 children, and I was raised by a Salvadorian-American mother and Mexican-American father. My parents actually met in SELA, in English school. What I admire most about my parents is that they did their best to achieve the American Dream. And, they succeeded in doing so.

 

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Home Made Ice Cream Recipe
Homemade Ice Cream Recipe

Do you like ice cream? My husband and in-laws all love ice cream. Therefore, they were thrilled when I developed this no-churn homemade ice

23
Jul
Sweet Lime Cocktail
Sweet Lime Cocktail with Rum

Do you like rum? Then this sweet lime cocktail with rum is the perfect summer drink for you! Inspired by the classic Cuban Canchancharra,

22
Jul
Pinto Beans close up
All About Beans – health benefits and more

Do you like beans (frijoles)? If you are like me, then you probably grew up enjoying frijoles. As a Latina, I can enjoy frijoles

16
Jul
Sweet Summer Cocktail
Sweet Summer Cocktail Recipe

Do you like sweet, refreshing cocktails? Then this is the drink for you! This sweet summer cocktail recipe combines Peach Ciroc and 7UP. Together,

14
Jul
Air Fryer Enchiladas
Air Fryer Enchiladas Recipe

Do you like enchiladas? I do. For instance, I love red or green enchiladas. Additionally, when cooking, I make them on the stovetop, in

13
Jul
Roma Tomatoes, serrano pepper and garlic clove on a comal with tongs
The History of Tomatoes in Latin America

Today, I want to talk about tomatoes. Yes, tomatoes! Tomatoes are so common in Latin cuisine. But, did you know tomatoes are native to

08
Jul
How to Make Mexican Rice in a Rice Cooker
How to Make Mexican Rice in a Rice Cooker

Hey! Bernie Molina here, author of Herencia Cookbook, full of authentic SalviMex recipes with a modern twist.  Mira, I’ve got this great hack for you. Do

03
Jun
How to make Pink Tequila for Mother's Day
How to Make Pink Tequila with Hibiscus

Hi! Bernie Molina here, author of Herencia Cookbook. My cookbook is full of authentic SalviMex recipes with a modern twist. Pues mira, Mother’s Day is

15
May
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Recipes Preserve Culture

Herencia Cookbook offers traditional Salvi-Mex recipes with a modern (and sometimes healthy) twist. Read on to learn how you can eat authentic foods that preserve and celebrates Latin culture.

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Learn how to make this cafe de olla martini, Salvadorian salpores de arroz, and peanut butter cookies! Join me in my next free virtual cooking class, sponsored by @northgatemarket Wednesday, July 28 @ 6 pm PST will be my sweetest class yet. You can register at the link in my bio! #northgatepartner
Learn how to make this cafe de olla martini, Salvadorian salpores de arroz, and peanut butter cookies! Join me in my next free virtual cooking class, sponsored by @northgatemarket Wednesday, July 28 @ 6 pm PST will be my sweetest class yet. You can register at the link in my bio! #northgatepartner
When tonight’s ⚽️ game is 🇸🇻V🇲🇽 but you’re #SalviMex 😝 Tell me in the comments, who are you going for tonight?
When tonight’s ⚽️ game is 🇸🇻V🇲🇽 but you’re #SalviMex 😝 Tell me in the comments, who are you going for tonight?
Do you like sweet cocktails? 🍹Then this is the drink for you! You can learn how to make it in my free virtual cooking class, #sponsored by @northgatemarket Tuesday, July 13 @ 6 pm PST You can register at the link in my bio! Hope to see you in class 🤗
Do you like sweet cocktails? 🍹Then this is the drink for you! You can learn how to make it in my free virtual cooking class, #sponsored by @northgatemarket Tuesday, July 13 @ 6 pm PST You can register at the link in my bio! Hope to see you in class 🤗
It’s too hot to make enchiladas in the oven! Entonces, do you want to learn how to make Air Fryer Enchiladas? Then sign up for my free cooking class with @northgatemarket Tuesday July 13 @ 6 pm PST #northgatepartner You can register at the link in my bio. Bonus: The enchilada sauce I will teach you to make is straight out of my cookbook @herencia_cookbook Hope to see you in class!
It’s too hot to make enchiladas in the oven! Entonces, do you want to learn how to make Air Fryer Enchiladas? Then sign up for my free cooking class with @northgatemarket Tuesday July 13 @ 6 pm PST #northgatepartner You can register at the link in my bio. Bonus: The enchilada sauce I will teach you to make is straight out of my cookbook @herencia_cookbook Hope to see you in class!
This drink will change your life- agua de Jamaica margarita! 🌺 #ad I’m partnering with @northgatemarket to bring you a free virtual cooking class where I will demonstrate how to make this tasty drink…just in time for summer! ☀️ Class takes place on Monday June 21 @ 6 pm PST. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this! 💁🏻‍♀️ You can register at the link in my bio. See you in class! 👩🏻‍🍳
This drink will change your life- agua de Jamaica margarita! 🌺 #ad I’m partnering with @northgatemarket to bring you a free virtual cooking class where I will demonstrate how to make this tasty drink…just in time for summer! ☀️ Class takes place on Monday June 21 @ 6 pm PST. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this! 💁🏻‍♀️ You can register at the link in my bio. See you in class! 👩🏻‍🍳
Ready to learn how to make Salvi pastelitos? #ad then join me and @northgatemarket on Monday June 21st at 6 pm! I will go over how to make this delicious meal, which for me is a comfort food. You can register at the link in my bio, under virtual cooking class. The best part? The class is FREE. Entonces, what are you waiting for? Come cook with me👩🏻‍🍳
Ready to learn how to make Salvi pastelitos? #ad then join me and @northgatemarket on Monday June 21st at 6 pm! I will go over how to make this delicious meal, which for me is a comfort food. You can register at the link in my bio, under virtual cooking class. The best part? The class is FREE. Entonces, what are you waiting for? Come cook with me👩🏻‍🍳
Grilling weather is here! Entonces, join me and @northgatemarket this Thursday 6/10 at 6 pm PST for a fun (and free) outdoor virtual grilling class! I’ll show you how to grill corn, chicken, nopales and onion, Latin style! You can register at the link in my bio. #ad #northgatemarket
Grilling weather is here! Entonces, join me and @northgatemarket this Thursday 6/10 at 6 pm PST for a fun (and free) outdoor virtual grilling class! I’ll show you how to grill corn, chicken, nopales and onion, Latin style! You can register at the link in my bio. #ad #northgatemarket
Northgate market and I are partnering together again to being you a delicious recipe in a free virtual cooking class! #ad You can learn to make this sopita de queso Saturday, May 22, at 10 am PST. My grandma used to call this sopita de queso. You get your favorite cooked pasta, and toss it with warm tomato sauce and lots of cheese. I personally top it with crushed chiltepines for a burst of heat. In this photo, I used ditalini. Other times, I use macaroni. But my favorite is shells! The way the cheese gets into the shells is like nothing else. It’s making my mouth water as I type this! You can register for this free cooking class at the link in my bio.
Northgate market and I are partnering together again to being you a delicious recipe in a free virtual cooking class! #ad You can learn to make this sopita de queso Saturday, May 22, at 10 am PST. My grandma used to call this sopita de queso. You get your favorite cooked pasta, and toss it with warm tomato sauce and lots of cheese. I personally top it with crushed chiltepines for a burst of heat. In this photo, I used ditalini. Other times, I use macaroni. But my favorite is shells! The way the cheese gets into the shells is like nothing else. It’s making my mouth water as I type this! You can register for this free cooking class at the link in my bio.
Do you want to learn how to make chocobananos? 🍫🍌Then register for my free cooking class with @northgatemarket #ad This Saturday, May 22 at 10 am PST, I will review how to make frozen, chocolate covered bananas. My mom used to make them for me when I was a little girl. 👧🏻 They are a perfect summer treat.☀️ Plus, it’s a great way to get kids to eat more fruit. 😋Because, who doesn’t love chocolate?🤷🏻‍♀️ You can register at the link in my bio or DM me and I’ll send you the link! 🤗
Do you want to learn how to make chocobananos? 🍫🍌Then register for my free cooking class with @northgatemarket #ad This Saturday, May 22 at 10 am PST, I will review how to make frozen, chocolate covered bananas. My mom used to make them for me when I was a little girl. 👧🏻 They are a perfect summer treat.☀️ Plus, it’s a great way to get kids to eat more fruit. 😋Because, who doesn’t love chocolate?🤷🏻‍♀️ You can register at the link in my bio or DM me and I’ll send you the link! 🤗
Happy Mother’s Day to my two nanas. On the left, my Nana Lupita, my great grandmother. On the right, my Nana Isabel. My grandmother. My father’s mother. And, this is how I like to remember my two nanas. Smiling together. I’d like to think they are smiling together in heaven now. QEPD 💐🙏💕 I am so grateful to be able to call these women my ancestors. 🇲🇽🌷💖 Happy Mother’s Day to all the matriarchs who love so deeply, nurture so lovingly, and nourish our bodies and spirits with their delicious food and valuable wisdom.
Happy Mother’s Day to my two nanas. On the left, my Nana Lupita, my great grandmother. On the right, my Nana Isabel. My grandmother. My father’s mother. And, this is how I like to remember my two nanas. Smiling together. I’d like to think they are smiling together in heaven now. QEPD 💐🙏💕 I am so grateful to be able to call these women my ancestors. 🇲🇽🌷💖 Happy Mother’s Day to all the matriarchs who love so deeply, nurture so lovingly, and nourish our bodies and spirits with their delicious food and valuable wisdom.