I’ve always loved food. From my first memories of tasting sushi at 3 years old, to studying Food Science at UC Davis, to sustaining a 15+ year career in the hospitality industry, I’ve known that food was it for me. I currently serve as the Foundation Cultivator and Educational Engagement Chair for the non-profit, Berry Good Food. Our work is deeply rooted in providing garden and culinary education opportunities in the San Diego bioregion.
About Christina Ng
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I come from a cooking family with two great home cooks for parents, and two food-loving brothers.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My career in food has brought me to kitchens of all kinds on food trucks, in grocery stores, and on farms. I’m grateful for all of the cooking experience I’ve gained over the years and am looking forward to sharing what I’ve learned with my community. My favorite moments in food have occurred in the kitchen classroom with students. I hope for a future where cooking engagements and opportunities to teach people where their food comes from are abundant.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be an adventurer when it comes to food! Tasting different foods is the best way to experience a variety of flavors, cultures, and history. Believe me when I say that every dish has a story to tell!
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see myself continuing to teach and inspiring others to share their knowledge as well.
Christina Ng & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Papalo in La Mesa, The Plot Restaurant in Oceanside, Mona Lisa Deli in Little Italy, Szechuan Chef in Convoy
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’m new to the community!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that there are so many options for the community to engage and learn.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
I’d love to have lunch with the ladies behind l’École des trois gourmandes. Hearing from the leading ladies of a cooking school in France would be such an inspiration! Of course, we’d have to meet and eat at Et Voila!
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Chef is one of my favorite movies. As far as TV shows go, Seinfeld has always hit my funny bone.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Growing up, I was never a fan of the traditional Chinese food my family shared with us, but now it’s the food I love and miss the most from home.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Really great bread and butter
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My Mom and my husband, both great cooks!
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Berry Good Food, Kitchens for Good
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Comforting, Belonging
