Melissa Bailey

Melissa is the author of Hungry Food Love, an award-winning recipe blog where she not only shares her passion for food, but also the joy that is experienced by cooking and loving. She’s a firm believer that some of the greatest memories can be created around food, and that is why her blog is intended to be a plate full of positive and encouraging messages, served with delicious recipes. Melissa was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, and her Latin heritage is reflected in the food she cooks.

What was your favorite toy as a child?

A set of plastic cookware and miniature food. I would pretend I had my own cooking show and would play with it for hours teaching my stuff animals or friends how to cook.