Hola! I’m Jamie.
Miami native, first-generation Cuban-American, and the founder, recipe developer, and food photographer behind A Sassy Spoon.
Growing up, I loved watching Mami make Cuban food from scratch for the whole family using her favorite measurement of choice – un poquito (translation: “a little bit”). As a result, I began developing my own recipes inspired by my rich Cuban heritage.
My goal is to help you cook meals that are approachable, packed with flavor, and deeply rooted in the bold, comforting essence of Cuban and Latin cuisine.
What You’ll Find on A Sassy Spoon
- Authentic Cuban dishes like ropa vieja and arroz con pollo, along with sweet Cuban treats like pastelitos de guayaba.
- Creative Cuban-inspired twists on classics, such as Cuban sliders or guava caramel bread pudding.
- Step-by-step guides and recommended kitchen essentials to help you master recipes like your first pot of frijoles negros or perfectly cooked arroz blanco.
- Bold, flavorful recipes influenced by Miami’s rich cultural melting pot, offering comforting Latin-inspired flavors with every bite.
- Tried-and-true recipes that were transformed from “a ojo” into precise measurements. Mami taught me to ‘eyeball’ measurements while cooking, and I’ve turned that instinctive style into recipe-tested creations you can trust. My process often involves meticulously watching Mami cook, pen and paper in hand, documenting her non-measurements, and testing the recipes myself to ensure they’re both flavorful & easy for you to recreate at home. Read my editorial policy for more info.
FUN FACT: The name A Sassy Spoon comes from a mix of being called “una picará” (translation: “sassy”) as a kid because of my feisty personality, my love of alliteration, and my habit of collecting ceramic spoons as souvenirs during my travels!
A Little Bit About Me
I’ve always felt like Cuban food was underrepresented and not as popular as its Latin counterparts. As a first-generation Cuban-American, I feel the need to keep my Cuban heritage alive in the best way I know how — through food.
This is why, in 2016, I created A Sassy Spoon to showcase all the tried & true Cuban recipes I grew up enjoying along with other comfort food recipes that I love! For anyone who misses Abuela’s cooking, craves Cuban comfort food, or even if you’ve never tried Cuban food, I’m so glad you’re here.
When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll probably find me enjoying un cafecito with friends & family, traveling the world, and talking (and laughing) way too loud, as Cubans do. Life’s too short not to enjoy delicious comfort food. Thank you for joining me in celebrating my love for Cuban cuisine!
Not sure where to start? Here are a few of my faves!
Work With Jamie
With over 14 years of Digital Marketing experience and 9 years of professional blogging experience combined, Jamie strategically uses her unique skillset to help culinary brands increase brand awareness and experienced food bloggers scale their businesses.
Since 2016, A Sassy Spoon has garnered over 10 million page views and has been featured in PureWow, Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Greatist, Brit+Co, Parade, and more.
Here are a few ways we can work together:
- Recipe Development
- Food Photography
- Sponsored Content/UGC
- Business Consulting
- Food Blog Coaching
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Contact Me
If you’d like more info on how we can work together or if you have questions, comments, or feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to me at email[at]asassyspoon[dot]com.
*I am not accepting guest posts or contributors at this time.*
