About Ana

Hi, I’m Ana! I’m a recipe creator who believes eating well should never feel restrictive. Weightlifting keeps me cooking protein-forward, and years of travel keep it interesting. But when I’m hosting friends, it’s whatever’s delicious, no rules. That’s the balance: both belong on the table.

I’ve loved cooking and baking since I was a kid, and inspiring others in the kitchen is what keeps me doing this.

A Mexican American now living in Setubal, Portugal, after years in Phoenix, Arizona, and before that, Sonora, Mexico, where I was born and raised. I’m a wife and mother of two adult sons, and most of what I cook starts at home: easy, protein-forward recipes for my husband during the week, and whatever’s delicious when we’re hosting friends on the weekend.

I also run Muy Delish, a Mexican food blog I started in 2015. This site is where I share everything that doesn’t fit there: high-protein staples, travel-inspired dishes, and the indulgent recipes I make for the people I love.

I believe good food doesn’t have to be boring. I’m here to share high protein & delicious recipes that you’ll love.

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Get to Know Me

go-to coffee order

iced caramel latte

Couldn’t live without

my air fryer!

All Time Favorite meal

Enchiladas

I’d rather be

In the forest

My Favorite Memory

my sons when little

Take my money

madewell

You can always find me

in the gym

On Repeat

Cold Heart by Elton J.

FAQ

I started learning how to use my film camera back in 2000! I took photography classes at my university and even learned to develop film in the dark room. From there I discovered that I loved photographing people. I ran a children & family portrait photography business for 20 years! Then I transition to food photography only in 2020. Once I decided to focus on Muy Delish.

For food photography I use Sony 7R with a 24-70 lens & a 90 macro lens. For my portraits I still use my good ol’ Nikon D800 with a 85mm 1.4 lens.

I used to rely entirely on natural light for my food photography, it taught me a lot about observing light and working with what I had. But to keep things consistent and shoot on my own schedule, I now use artificial light. I currently shoot with the Godox AD600 Pro II, which gives me full control over lighting no matter the time of day.

I have done photography classes in the past but at this moment I don’t. However, I’m considering running a small in-person workshop in the future so stand by!

Visit My Portfolio

Visit my portfolio to see the photography work I’ve built over the years. Everything from styled food shoots to restaurants and family portraits. It’s a mix of what I love most: capturing real stories through food and faces.

MORE OF MY WORK