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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Huevos Rancheros Authentic Recipe

Do you like brunch? I do! In fact, one of my favorite brunch foods is authentic huevos rancheros. This meal goes great with mimosas

22
Aug
cucumber drink with a lime garnish and hibiscus salt rim on a marble background
Cucumber Mocktail Refreshing Recipe

Most people know that I love sour tequila cocktails. However, I am currently breastfeeding. Therefore, tequila is off the menu for me. As a

13
Aug
orange agua fresca with mint leaf garnish on granite countertop
Agua Fresca de Citricos Recipe

Agua Fresca de Citricos Receta Recently, my husband came home with buckets of citrus. I’m talking lemons, oranges, and grapefruit. A friend of his

09
Aug
Lemon Yakult Refresher with honey and rambutan fruit on a sarape cloth
Yakult Refresher with Rambutan

Do you like Yakult? Then you are going to love this recipe. Additionally, do you know that Yakult is an excellent source of probiotics?

07
Aug
Salvadoran Quesadilla
Salvadoran Quesadilla Recipe

Do you like pan dulce? Then you are going to love this delicious Salvadoran quesadilla recipe. Now, believe it or not, this quesadilla does not

06
Aug
Cafe de Olla Martini Recipe

Have you ever had cafe de olla? The Latin style of coffee combines coffee, cinnamon, and piloncillo flavors for an amazing cup of coffee. Additionally,

03
Aug
Salpores de Arroz Salvadoran Recipe

If you’re Salvadoran, then you’ve probably had Salpores before. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry. I’ve got you. This salpores

30
Jul
Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Do you like peanut butter? Then, you are going to love this peanut butter cookies recipe. It’s the perfect snack for when you’re craving

29
Jul
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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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Happy #NationalLatinaDay ! What better way to celebrate than with good news?! I am happy and proud to say that Herencia Cookbook is an award winning cookbook!! 🥳Gracias a Dios. 🙏
Happy #NationalLatinaDay ! What better way to celebrate than with good news?! I am happy and proud to say that Herencia Cookbook is an award winning cookbook!! 🥳Gracias a Dios. 🙏
Are you ready for another cooking class? #ad This Saturday, August 7th, @northgatemarket and I are coming together again to bring you another fun and free virtual cooking class. This class in particular is for the kiddos! I will also demonstrate how to make a Yakult + Lychee cooler. This drink is refreshing for kids and adults alike. Plus, it is a great source of probiotics. Additionally, I will demonstrate how to make air fryer mozzarella sticks. These are not just any mozzarella sticks, however! These are special. I use Oaxaca cheese. And, for the breading I use crushed @cheezit crackers! The result is so cheesy and yummy. You don’t want to miss this. I hope to see you in class! You can register at the link in my bio.
Are you ready for another cooking class? #ad This Saturday, August 7th, @northgatemarket and I are coming together again to bring you another fun and free virtual cooking class. This class in particular is for the kiddos! I will also demonstrate how to make a Yakult + Lychee cooler. This drink is refreshing for kids and adults alike. Plus, it is a great source of probiotics. Additionally, I will demonstrate how to make air fryer mozzarella sticks. These are not just any mozzarella sticks, however! These are special. I use Oaxaca cheese. And, for the breading I use crushed @cheezit crackers! The result is so cheesy and yummy. You don’t want to miss this. I hope to see you in class! You can register at the link in my bio.
Do you like pupusas de arroz? 🫓 I know I do! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Entonces, join @sabores.with.steph and me this upcoming Friday August 6th, on IG Live @ 12 Noon PST. We will celebrate #diadelsalvadoreño by making curtido, salsa, and pupusas de arroz 🤤 Drop a 🇸🇻 emoji if you will be joining us !!
Do you like pupusas de arroz? 🫓 I know I do! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Entonces, join @sabores.with.steph and me this upcoming Friday August 6th, on IG Live @ 12 Noon PST. We will celebrate #diadelsalvadoreño by making curtido, salsa, and pupusas de arroz 🤤 Drop a 🇸🇻 emoji if you will be joining us !!
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