I’m Nastassia. I’m a native Angeleno. My journey with food has been proverbially long and winding, beginning with lumpias and pancet in Echo Park’s Filipino restaurants. Soon I became absorbed with knowing all of the possibilities of consumption and developed a voracious appetite for food and the history behind it. While sidetracked from food obsession at UCLA, I published several papers on the social interactions of children. I used to manage foodie mecca Joan’s on Third. I was also the Director of Social Media for Joan’s on Third. I now am co-owner of The Manila Machine, LA’s first and only Filipino gourmet food truck!
I am consumed with knowing my city inside and out via its restaurants and food culture. I’ve been following the development of LA’s food scene for years with true hometown pride. This little blog shares my excitement about food, not only encouraging me to explore my city but also inspiring me to bring that excitement to my cooking at home. I’m a true lover of cake, an enthusiast of pie and a donut fiend!
I hope you find a little bit of sweetness here!
Enjoy!
