Thanks for stopping by! My name is Hilda and I am the owner of Hilda's Kitchen Blog. I am also a cookbook author, a Flipboard publisher, and a recipe contributor to Brian Baumgartner's Seriously Good Chili Cookbook and his soon to be released Seriously Good BBQ Cookbook! You know, Kevin Malone, from the hit tv series The Office?
At Hilda's Kitchen Blog, our goal is to share unique, delicious recipes and help you grow as a cook. My daughter, Nena, has recently joined the team and shares her own unique recipes! More about Nena in a bit...
My ethnic background is Assyrian. I was born in Iraq and moved to the states, in 1976. I am also a proud a Navy Veteran! 🇺🇸
In 1990, I met and fell in love with my husband, Scott, in a San Diego County jail. Don't worry, we were both working there as Deputy Sheriffs. Unfortunately, I had to medically retire in 1995 due to a back injury. It eventually led to publishing my cookbook and starting this blog, so God had a plan!
Hilda's Kitchen Blog was born in 2017 after friends urged me to open a restaurant. I was realistic enough to know my back couldn't take the long hours required to run a restaurant. However, I could easily sit in a coffee shop, sip coffee, and write blog posts! 😬
Meet Nena
Hi, I'm Nena! I'm a wedding photographer and private photo editor, an occasional world traveler, and a big-time foodie. I'm excited to introduce you to all my favorite dishes and snacks, and look forward to contributing to HildasKitchenBlog!
I recently relaunched my travel, food, and lifestyle blog, theseasidecalls. My first blog post has been getting a lot of attention. It's a Guide to Visiting LA's Most Famous Graves. Be sure to check it out and subscribe! More great content coming soon!
My Son, Scott
My handsome son, Scotty, is 24 years old. He's funny, smart, a sports enthusiast, and very handy with his hands and woodworking. He's also a U.S. Marine. Ooh rah!
Scotty enjoys cooking and occasionally shares his recipes on HildasKitchenBlog including his Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce, Grilled Ribeyes, and Moka Pot Iced Latte!
My Inspiration, My mom
I published Mom's Authentic Assyrian Recipes cookbook in 2008, in honor of my mom, Najiba Mirza, who was the best cook I've ever known and the sweetest lady to ever walk the face of this earth. You can find the book on Amazon and Etsy but it's cheaper when purchased on this blog.
Mom was an amazing cook and could make a mean Dolma. She never used a written recipe, the recipes were filed away in her amazing brain.
In 1995, mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought bravely until cancer took her life in 2009. Although I miss her terribly, I am glad she got to see the book published. The look on her face when I handed her the first signed copy was priceless!
