“For me, cooking is the only way I know how to show my love. That’s why I am so passionate about food. It’s such a love language.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My happy place is my bedroom. I love it.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I think it’s important to be that strong woman and to follow your passions regardless of what your situation is.”
― Ayesha Curry
“You can have your cake and eat it too and follow your passions, have a family, and be happy.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Motherhood is far better than I expected. I love it with all of my heart.”
― Ayesha Curry
“A good cut of steak is always a go-to splurge.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Hospitality and cooking are my passion, and I love nothing more than seeing someone’s face when they taste an unforgettable bite.”
― Ayesha Curry
“What I want to represent for my daughters is that you can always stay true to yourself and still be successful.”
― Ayesha Curry
“In the CoverGirl Melting Pout Matte Lipstick ads, I am wearing this gorgeous purple color called Seismic. It’s such a different shade, but it works well with my face. I’ve got hazel eyes, and so purple kind of compliments it. It’s a nice shade to put on when I’m feeling a little sassy.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Things happen when they’re supposed to happen.”
― Ayesha Curry
“There’s going to be a million people that tell you ‘No’ when you’re starting out to do something. But, all you need is that one person to tell you ‘Yes,’ who’s going to believe in you. But first, you need to believe in yourself.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I love dessert.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My family values are really, really important.”
― Ayesha Curry
“At the end of the day, the Internet is full of mean people. Who are these people in their everyday life? I pray for them.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Who doesn’t love strawberries? My family certainly does.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Shrimp and grits is a dish that I enjoy from North Carolina. It’s one of those dishes that is so rich in flavor and texture.”
― Ayesha Curry
“When you can’t do what you love all of a sudden because of an uncontrollable situation, it sucks.”
― Ayesha Curry
“As a human being, I do feel like it’s my right to be able to stand up for and speak on whatever I want.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’m always looking for new ways to create flavorful veggie dishes for my family.”
― Ayesha Curry
“If we have love, we have family, we have everything we need.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I take a few moments in the morning just to breathe while I drink my morning coffee or right before I get out of bed.”
― Ayesha Curry
“People aren’t going to like you 100 percent of the time.”
― Ayesha Curry
“It’s never okay to put other women down.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I feel like Christianity gets very misconstrued sometimes. People don’t realize that every day is a normal day just like anybody else, but we’re just trying to improve every day. It’s not about putting anybody down or telling anybody they’re wrong. It’s more about trying to do what’s right for your own self.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’ve made it a point to be transparent on my social media and in everything that I present. I never want anyone to think that I’m too fluffy or too perfect.”
― Ayesha Curry
“People don’t realize it hurts my feelings when someone looks at my hair or my eyes, and says, ‘But you’re not actually black. You’re black, but you’re not black black, because your eyes are green.’ I’m like, ‘What? No, no, I’m definitely black.’ Even some of my closest friends have said that. It’s been a bit touchy for me.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I can remember what I ate in the most important moments in my life.”
― Ayesha Curry
“For me, I just do what is true to myself and my brand.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My grandmother had mango trees in her backyard when I was a child. So it’s always been an ingredient that I’m familiar with. It can be used in so many ways. My kids absolutely love it for a snack or in a savory dish.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I wanted to keep that message of food and family alive, and how it brings people together and builds relationships and communication.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Mango is always a staple in my household.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’m always going to stand up for my beliefs and stand behind them.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I feel really strongly about immigration because my mom is… from Jamaica. She still has a green card here.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I love bacon so much.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I love a good bowl of cereal. The unhealthy kind. Lucky Charms. Sometime I’ll do Special K Chocolatey Delight, and I feel like I’m being healthy, but there’s chocolate in there.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I live in San Francisco, and I love it.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Since developing my blog and YouTube channel in 2013, Little Lights of Mine, I’ve connected with some of the most passionate people around the world.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Don’t be afraid to try brussel sprouts! Delicious and full of vitamin C.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I feel like it’s my duty to keep it real for my community of moms out there for both my own peace of mind and the fact that some of you may be going through or have experienced what I am!”
― Ayesha Curry
“My husband has been an absolute angel for me. Always there when I need him as best he can.”
― Ayesha Curry
“It truly amazes me all the things you can add and mix in to truly transform a plain old bowl of oatmeal.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I will say no matter how many times you go through pregnancy and then phase into newborn life, it never becomes routine or normal.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I happen to love edamame.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I am a working mom, so to be able to have a space for my kids as well as a space for my work, it’s just great. That is what balance is.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I have what docs call hyperemesis.”
― Ayesha Curry
“It’s true what they say, and I am now a firm believer in the fact that every pregnancy is different for every woman!”
― Ayesha Curry
“I feel like it’s so important to get your little ones’ hands dirty in the kitchen. It gives them kitchen confidence, and it makes them feel accomplished.”
― Ayesha Curry
“One way I get my kids to try new things is by cooking with them.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Creating a meal for somebody, it’s a way to show your love.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Anytime I prepare a meal for my family, I am putting all of my time, effort, energy, and love into it.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My husband really loves my feet.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Food strengthens my family bond while it nourishes my body.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Marriage has given me a little family of my own. We hold each other accountable, love each other, and always are there for each other. I feel more balanced now because I know what it’s like to care for others.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Marriage has given me the gift of compassion.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I want everybody to succeed.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I wonder why people are so hateful sometimes. I just don’t get it.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Steph’s such a good dad for girls. He’s super attentive, and he’s, like, not too manly to get down on the floor and play with them and have a tea party.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Even if we’re just watching HGTV with a glass of wine, that’s date night at my house.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Packing your lunch for the work week can seem like an unattainable goal especially when work gets hectic and crazy.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I have those days when takeout is the direction we go.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Because I am a chef, I have to try new things all the time, so it’s been really good to have my family to be able to be there and test everything out.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I come from a very artsy family.”
― Ayesha Curry
“The only introduction to sports that I had before meeting my husband was Buffalo Bills football and Doug Flutely Flakes. My dad grew up in Buffalo and has been a Bills fan all his life.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I feel like it is important to make sure you are always praying, always talking to have clarity of mind and peace.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I launched Little Lights of Mine because I was a young, 23-year-old new mom. I was home at the time and looking for direction. I started the blog as a place to just share everything. It quickly turned into a food-based blog where I would share all of my favorite recipes.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I love it when someone tries a recipe of mine and posts a picture of the finished product. Completely rewarding. It makes my day every time.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I love to make scrubs at home. My favorite is a mixture of brown sugar and coconut oil. So simple yet so effective!”
― Ayesha Curry
“Tatcha is my favorite beauty brand. They were also founded in San Francisco. Their entire line is based off of geisha tradition and ritual. The line has transformed my skin.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My mom is Jamaican and Chinese, and my dad is Polish and African-American, so I had a pretty diverse culinary background to work with.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I started preparing meals for my family when I was 12 because both of my parents worked, but I didn’t know that it was something I could make a career out of until I had my daughter and realized there were people out there who were interested in learning how to prepare a quick meal.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’m a big fan of soups and stews because you can throw everything in a slow cooker and leave it there for hours. They taste great in containers, too, because they sit in the fridge, and the flavors meld overnight.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’m thankful for my family’s health, that everybody’s healthy. That’s something that can be taken for granted, so I’m grateful for that.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My kids don’t like chocolate. My husband doesn’t like chocolate, so I get it all to myself.”
― Ayesha Curry
“One food I’ve tried and I haven’t grown at all to like – foie gras, I don’t like it. I just don’t. I’ve tried it several different ways, and I think it’s a texture thing for me.”
― Ayesha Curry
“From the very first meeting, I knew that Endemol Shine was a great fit for me.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I believe that in today’s media landscape, we can create and distribute content on multiple platforms while remaining fresh and relevant.”
― Ayesha Curry
“If I’m just trying to play it cool, a nude lip always goes a long way.”
― Ayesha Curry
“The one thing my mom taught me was to never go to bed without washing my face, and so I wash my face at least twice a day.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I wear a lot of hair extensions because I’m doing a lot of shoots and things like that. But for me, a good edge control is really important, and then a headscarf at night.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Glam, for me, is all about a good lip, lots of mascara, and contouring. Contouring is very important.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I do my own way of witnessing. Not by verbally intimidating people but just by my actions.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I prayed about it consistently – that God would direct me in the right path and that, when it would happen, I would know that I’m in the right place.”
― Ayesha Curry
“If I am in a certain mood, and I want to feel a certain way, I will pop on a certain color of lipstick, and it makes me feel entirely different.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Being able to sprawl out on the bed and wear my face mask and put my hair up in my bonnet, honestly, it’s nice to have those moments sometimes.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My parents found this paper from my high school theater class where you had to write down what you wanted in a significant other. At the bottom, it said, ‘No athletes, because they’re arrogant.’”
― Ayesha Curry
“I wasn’t allowed to date in high school.”
― Ayesha Curry
“The kitchen was the center of our household. I spent all of my time there growing up.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Both of my parents worked, so it was my way of helping around the house by making dinner for my family. I fell in love with it.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Instead of cartoons, I was the kid who was watching Food Network, falling asleep to Emeril and Rachael Ray.”
― Ayesha Curry
“It’s cool to see all your dreams come to fruition.”
― Ayesha Curry
“My mom has passed down that you can be chic and look beautiful, and you don’t have to break the bank. I grew up like that. She also taught me I don’t have to stress all the time. She’s always been a go-with-the-flow type of woman; that’s how she raised us, and I find that’s how I’m raising my little girls now.”
― Ayesha Curry
“’Having it all,’ to me, means having my family, having health, my kids’ health, a roof over our heads, everybody fed.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Putting good foods into kids’ bodies puts me at peace and makes me really happy.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I don’t want to be just a lifestyle guru for the millennials.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I think it’s important for children to know where their food comes from and how much work it takes to produce the items we eat in our home.”
― Ayesha Curry
“It’s hard to portray your personality in 140 characters. And so, at times, I tend to be very cynical. And I don’t think that comes across very well on social media.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I remember my mom wearing CoverGirl. And, no joke, the first lipstick I got was CoverGirl. It was this pearly pink shimmer that was not the color for me, but it sticks in your mind.”
― Ayesha Curry
“There were moments growing up where I felt beautiful, but I truly didn’t feel beautiful all of the time until I became a mom. It really allowed me to realize no one is perfect.”
― Ayesha Curry
“Throughout high school, I was made fun of a lot. I was a lot smaller than the other kids, and I have a big gap in my teeth. I had pretty bad acne. So I struggled with that.”
― Ayesha Curry
“I’ve tried my best to be transparent with everything I do. What you see is what you get.”
― Ayesha Curry
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