Mesa Ni Misis is a non-profit movement that teaches nutrition and healthy cooking, using local, sustainable food sources. “We speak to the women of the house, as they decide how a family eats and is nourished. We learn from other ‘Misises’ and in turn share our knowledge about healthy cooking and nutrition. We believe in eating and cooking local, as our produce is nutritious and doing so helps support our Filipino farmers.” –Juana
Chef Marc Licaros of LANAI Cafe recreated Juana’s Recipes as Mesa Ni Misis embarks on new ventures and continues to educate families into healthy eating. Everything was so good. Proof that healthy can be yummy.
Chef Marc Licaros of LANAI Cafe
kamote chick pea salad with cherry tomatoes and wild cucumber
happy heart bean dip with white beans, boiled beets, garlic and olive oil
kang kong pesto and cashew cheese ravioli with roasted pomodoro
kadyos langka stew, jackfruit and pigeon peas stewed in tamarind
Juana says that Mesa Ni Misis is blessed to have partners who inspire her on a daily basis to help spread the word on healthy eating. The MovEd Foundation is where they got their start. It was by speaking to the mothers of their students that taught them a lot about the nanays (mothers) in their communities. She is also grateful to the farmers and farms who have shared their generosity and knowledge like Kai Farms, Real Food, and Holy Carabao.
Karla Delgado of Kai Farms with wonderful vegetable bouquets
Juana with Hindy Weber, Sanj Licaros, Tippi Tambunting and I.
Juana’s passion is truly inspiring. Such a selfless cause for the greater good. Apart from that, her recipes are delicious. It is hard to get the formula in combining nutritious and delicious but Juana has attained it. Check out the website for Juana’s recipes and more information on Mesa Ni Misis’ latest projects and events.
Website: mesanimisis.com
Email: mesanimisis@gmail.com