Today we’d like to introduce you to Krizell Sullano.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
During the pandemic, I started documenting myself cooking and gardening as a way to de-stress from working as a nurse. As I began cooking more Filipino dishes, I noticed that most of the recipes I grew up with didn’t have any measurements. When I asked my mom or other family members, it was always “oh just add a little bit of this” or “just until it tastes right.” I understood what they meant, but I also knew that there needed to be some foundation to work off of.
I also realized that my parents’ generation is the last in our family to be born in the Philippines, and when they’re no longer around, there won’t be any one left to ask about these dishes. So, I started writing down the recipes one by one, hoping to preserve them. Last year, I became a mom, and food has become one of the most meaningful ways I’ve been able share our heritage with my son. My hope is that it would be a resource for the future generations to come.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Ha! Definitely not a smooth road. There’s been a lot of pressure—trying to keep up with content, balancing a full-time job as a nurse, becoming a mom, managing family life, and still finding time and energy to create. On top of that, it’s easy to get caught up in worrying about how people will react or if what I’m sharing is “good enough.” But even with all the challenges, it’s been incredibly rewarding. I remind myself why I started in the first place—this project is truly bigger than me. I’m hoping to just do what I can to leave something meaningful behind.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I create short form videos on social media and share recipes on my website (www.krizkitch.com) that celebrate Filipino food and culture. Many of the recipes are what I grew up eating as a kid. My goal is to quantify and document these recipes to the best of my ability and make them accessible, especially for those of us who grew up in the diaspora but still want to stay connected to our roots. Food is such an incredible vessel to do that with.
What I’m most proud of is the way this project resonates with people. I get messages from others saying they made a dish they hadn’t had since childhood or that they were finally able to cook something their parents used to make who are not longer with them. Some message me saying that Filipino food seemed intimidating to make but the content makes them feel like they can do it. That means everything to me. I think food can be so personal and bring back a lot of memories. I am also very proud of the growth I’ve made these past few years. I think it’s amazing to see so many people, my Kababayan (fellow Filipinos), care about Filipino food.
I hope to soon make long form content and one day have my own cookbook 🙂 Having something tangible and being able to flip through the pages would be a dream come true.
How do you think about happiness?
Good food, good company, and good health—that’s really all you need. When it comes to Krizkitch, what truly makes me happy is seeing others try the recipes and genuinely enjoy them. I especially love when people make the dishes their own and then bring them into their regular family meals and start their own little tradition.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.krizkitch.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krizkitch/#
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Krizkitch/100090818683463/#
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@krizkitch
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@krizkitch
