Cherish every moment!

If you are going through a tough time, I hope my story will give you HOPE?

Seven years ago today I underwent life-saving surgery. My mother had died 3 months earlier, and I had a long, challenging recovery and needless to say it was one of the most difficult times of my life! If someone had whispered in my ear and shown me a glimpse of my future self while I laid in my hospital bed fighting for my life, questioning why me, I would have told them they were crazy! Me meditating, me doing yoga, me finally writing a book, me having a radio show, me living near the beach, me being married to my best friend

And while these last years have been filled with tremendous joy, there have been other valleys too, but it taught me to cherish every day, every breath, take action and to DREAM big and to be so incredibly grateful for the people and furry friends who share their love and time with me!

Author(s)

  • Diana Silva

    Author, podcaster, vlogger, Molé Mama Founder

    Molé Mama

    Molé Mama is a San Diego-based author, home chef, vlogger, and podcaster. Diving into her Latina roots, she uses her magical molcajete, and other tools and techniques that make her food taste like grandma used to make back in Mexico.  Her book, Molé Mama; A Memoir of Love, Cooking, and Loss,  shares the stories of how she perfected her beloved mother's recipes. Readers swear that they smell Sonora enchiladas, Spanish rice, mole, and other delicious Mexican food simmering in their kitchens as they read her book.   Molé Mama Recipes YouTube cooking videos and weekly podcast celebrates family recipes, cooking delicious meals at home, and adding love to every recipe. Along with her guest chefs, Molé Mama explores recipes and traditions from around the world and the stories that keep them alive. Most of her podcasts will make you hungry, and you may find yourself dancing in your kitchen to salsa music.  Molé Mama is calling everyone to return to their kitchens and to preserve their living and past ancestors' favorite recipes and stories for future generations. "We need to try to preserve our cultures and not just let those favorite recipes disappear forever. The common thread of every cherished family recipe is that they were homemade with love, and that's the real secret ingredient," says Molé Mama. For many home chefs, cooking is their preferred love language, and that's why we cherish their recipes. Their love has the power to transcend an ordinary recipe into magic! Culinary Training  Diana was just nine years old, and when her culinary training began. Rose was making her legendary flour tortillas, and Diana's big job was to mix the masa. Rose expertly poured water, flour, salt, and a little baking powder in the bowl, and Diana eagerly put her small hands in the bowl and tried to follow her mother's patient instructions on how to mix it. Diana loved the way the sticky dough felt in her little fingers. She was so very proud and excited to help her mama. Diana didn't understand the road she had embarked on that afternoon and the joy she'd experience cooking with her mother for more than 20 years. To watch Molé Mama’s videos, listen to her podcasts and learn more go to: youtube.com/c/molemamarecipes https://www.molemama.com/mole-mama-cooking-with-love-podcast facebook.com/molemama @mole_mama