The New Year is here, and it’s the perfect time to embrace clarity, intention, and balance! In this special episode of The Latina Mom Legacy podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Marcela Valladolid—Latina celebrity chef, author, and mom of three. Together, we dive into how to start the year off right while honoring the beauty of our cultural traditions.
Marcela shares her heartfelt reflections on:
✨ Celebrating Día de Reyes with her family and keeping traditions alive.
✨ Hosting with ease by staying clean and organized.
✨ Her go-to products and hacks to simplify the process.
Whether you’re preparing for Día de Reyes or looking for inspiration to create meaningful connections in 2025, this episode is packed with advice to empower you as both a host and a mom.
Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll discover in this episode:
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How Marcela Valladolid celebrates Dia de Reyes?
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How she has managed to raise 3 bilingual children.
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What makes an amazing host?
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What her go-to products and hacks are to simplify the cleaning and organization process.
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What is her favorite Mexican dish to pass down and what Hispanic home remedy she can't live without.
About Marcela Valladolid:
Celebrity Chef & Cookbook Author: Marcela is a renowned Latina chef who has authored multiple best-selling cookbooks, celebrating Mexican cuisine and its rich flavors.
TV Personality: She gained fame as the co-host of The Kitchen on Food Network and through her appearances on shows like Mexican Made Easy.
Advocate for Mexican Culture: Marcela is passionate about preserving and sharing her Mexican heritage through her recipes, storytelling, and cultural traditions.
Mom of Three: As a proud mother, she integrates her love for cooking with family life, passing down cultural traditions to her children.
Entrepreneur & Product Curator: Marcela shares delicious recipes, offers insights into her cookbooks, and provides access to online cooking classes with her sister Carina—all available through her website: casamarcela.com and Instagram a @chefmarcela, @casamarcela, @matriarcafoods making it easy for fans to shop her recommendations and embrace her lifestyle.
Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
00:58 Monologue
04:39 Interview
05:20 Marcela's Tips for raising bilingual kids
09:55 How Marcela celebrates Dia de Reyes
13:26 Tips to cook and clean effectively
18:02 Including your kids; Organization tips
25:15 Go to hacks to clean painlessly
30:51 How to be a great host
35:01 Fast round of legacy questions
45:49 Conclusion
Keeping Traditions Alive During Día de Reyes
Marcela beautifully illustrates how celebrating Día de Reyes can be an opportunity to teach our children about the richness of our culture.
Tips to Involve Your Kids:
- Share the story of the Reyes Magos in your native language.
- Let them help with the rosca or set up the celebration space.
- Emphasize the joy of giving by incorporating small gifts or acts of kindness.
By keeping these traditions alive, we’re not only celebrating our heritage but also ensuring our children carry it forward with pride.
Hosting with Heart: Marcela’s Top Tips
Marcela reminds us that the key to hosting isn’t perfection—it’s presence. A warm and welcoming environment leaves a lasting impression far beyond the details of the décor or menu.
Marcela’s Hosting Hacks:
- Clean as You Go: Minimize mess and stress by tidying up throughout the event.
- Simplify with Tools: Invest in multi-purpose cleaners like Pinalen all purpose cleaner and kitchen gadgets to make prep and cleanup easier.
- Remember to Keep it Manageable: Prioritize your well-being—whether that means hiring a waiter, creating a potluck, or buying a Rosca de Reyes instead of baking it, do what will make it easy for you!
When you focus on creating a calm, inviting space, you allow yourself to fully enjoy the moments with family and friends.
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Conclusion:
As we step into the new year, let’s take inspiration from Marcela Valladolid’s wisdom to create a meaningful, joyful start. Whether you’re celebrating Día de Reyes with family traditions, hosting a gathering filled with love and connection, or simply carving out time for the things that matter most, remember:
✨ Culture matters: Celebrating traditions in your native language is a gift to your children, offering them a deeper connection to their roots and heritage.
✨ Hosting is about heart, not perfection: A welcoming and calm atmosphere is what truly makes a gathering memorable, far beyond the menu or decorations.
✨ Find your joy: From the kitchen to quiet moments with loved ones, prioritize the little things that bring you happiness and make the effort feel worthwhile.
Make this Día de Reyes and the year ahead an opportunity to honor your cultura, foster deeper connections with your family, and embrace the joy of every moment.
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