Hi, I’m Denise!

I am a Brooklyn-based cook and Product Designer, originally from East Los Angeles, California.

I received my bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Loyola Marymount University in 2015, before attending culinary school at the Institute of Culinary Education in 2022.

As a first-gen Mexican-American, I find inspiration in the beauty of my culture and its people, and I strive to reflect that in the culinary world.

Attending culinary school opened up a whole new world for me, and it ignited a desire to share my skills with others who may not have the opportunity to attend culinary school themselves. That's why I started this site, to make professional techniques and knowledge accessible to everyone.

Since completing culinary school, I've had the incredible opportunity to work alongside Chef Flynn McGarry at his restaurant, Gem, located in Manhattan. During my time there, I honed my skills as a prep cook and also worked the line, gaining invaluable experience.

Currently, I am in the process of taking on freelance culinary jobs and aspire to become a private chef. My ultimate dream is to one day open my own butcher shop.

Thank you for joining me on this journey.

Denise

‘‘the moniker baby cocinera translates to ‘baby chef’.