Zaida Soriano was born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. She learned to cook from her Mom, grandmothers, and aunts. She also learned from other Oaxacan women who brought her into their homes and gave their time to teach her their traditional cooking.

Zaida owns The Oaxacan Kitchen Markets, Inc.  Her company sell delicious foods native to Oaxaca in seven different Santa Clara County farmers’ markets.

She loves cooking, teaching, and sharing all about Oaxacan cuisine and culture!