About

Hey there.

It’s Lexie. First and foremost, thank you so much for your interest in Red Hot & Hungry!

I love to cook and get excited thinking about food as a lens through which to explore the world. Writing about it and the way it connects us with other people, their cultures and their histories fulfills me. And whether it’s economics, politics, health, wellness—you name it—food stories that will shed light on a new topic or offer fresh perspectives on one we already know about are just waiting to be written.

What does the lack of Filipino restaurants in the U.S. say about the Filipino immigrant experience? Why do more Americans eat out on Thanksgiving than ever before? Who really invented hummus and why does pasta taste better in Italy? Can we really trust the American Heart Association label stamped on so many “heart-healthy” foods? And why does mac n’ cheese make me think about birth order and what it means to be a middle child?

Food is so much more than taste and I’m glad you think so too!

In addition to cooking and writing about food and being a middle child, I’ve really enjoyed honing my photography skills as Red Hot & Hungry evolves. A Philadelphia native, I lived in Los Angeles for six years before moving to South Florida where I’m currently kicking it. Sweet fried plantains are my number one food, Middle Eastern cuisines are my favorite and I’m currently on a mission to find Florida’s best fish sandwich.

My goal here is to introduce new ideas and flavors, which are often the result of something I’ve just learned myself. Let’s start a conversation! (Sometimes cooking reminds me of my own stories so I’ve shared a few of those too.)

I welcome any and all of your thoughts. If you’d like to see a recipe for something specific, have questions, or want recommendations on where to eat, I hope you will reach out!

Thanks again for your interest!

Lexie