How It Began:

My name is Yesenia, and I am the creator of this site and brand. My Whisk and Mat started as a creative outlet to express my ideas and practices on food, health and self-awareness. Since then, it has taken many turns and forms to best share what I’ve learned about over the years.

Who I am:

Growing up as a Latina who loved to eat, try new dishes, and unafraid to get in the kitchen, it led me to my adventures in health and cooking. I became a Certified Health Coach at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and then a Chef at the Natural Gourmet Institute.

It was during my culinary journey that my passion to create something beautiful for others became part of a greater mission — to educate and show others what good food is truly about.

My Belief:

Food should be delicious, accessible, and intentional. Focusing on plants and sustainable practices makes this approach towards cooking into a lifestyle I strive to make attainable to everyone.