hey there, I’m

Rebecca Smith

The home cook behind Smiths in Bloom, where Ecuadorian roots, Caribbean soul and everyday comfort food all share one table.

Ecuadorian roots
Raised in California + Miami
Jamaican + Ecuadorian kitchen
Featured in Voyage Houston

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my story

A kitchen full of influences

Hi! I’m so glad you found your way to my little corner of the internet. Here you’ll find a joyful mix of recipes inspired by my multicultural journey and a genuine love for food.

Growing up with Ecuadorian parents in sunny California meant I was surrounded by the vibrant tastes of authentic Mexican cuisine and the enticing allure of Asian flavors. At 13, my family moved to Miami, opening my world to the spices and soulful cooking of the Caribbean.

Marrying my Jamaican husband added even more delicious variety to my table. Just like my blog, my kitchen is a joyful hodgepodge of influences. This journey and the way food has shaped my life were recently highlighted in a featured interview with Voyage Houston Magazine.

where my flavors come from

A little flavor map

01
California
An Ecuadorian home, plus all the Mexican and Asian flavors of growing up on the West Coast.
02
Miami
Moving at 13 opened my world to the spices and soulful cooking of the Caribbean.
03
My table today
Married to a Jamaican, cooking for my family, and mixing every one of those influences into the recipes I share here.

what I believe

Food should be about balance, discovery and celebration. No recipe is off-limits; every dish is an invitation to savor something new.

I once felt like I had to fit my cooking into one “niche.” Then I realized what makes my kitchen special is its authenticity, a true reflection of my life’s diverse palette.