Hey there, I'm Erica.

As a kid, you couldn't keep me out of the pantry. As an adult, not much has changed. I want to thank you for taking the time to visit here and for considering Satori Meals as part of your busy week.   

I'm a first-generation Mexican-American with a passion for home cooked meals that bring friends and family together. With a family history of diabetes, I learned the importance of planning your meals ahead of time and being mindful of the portions served at the dinner table.

But I wasn't always known for my cooking. My best friends still tease me about the days of waking up to smoke alarms during our college years at UCF. Who doesn't love crispy bacon?  

When I got married in 2018, my goal was to enjoy home cooked family dinners the way I did growing up. So I started familiarizing myself with versatile recipes and meal prepping on the weekends. 

With an hour commute and constant travel, this goal was exhausting. By the time we stopped by the supermarket, cooked a healthy meal, and cleaned up, night was over. 

I wanted home cooked meals but I didn't have the time or energy to do it consistently. 

After much frustration and food waste, I knew I wasn't the only one. So I began developing recipes that would become menu items.

In the summer of 2020, I left my full-time job, signed a lease for a kitchen space, and started delivering meals in the Triangle area.  

We now have a team of three chefs, and my mission is to simply help busy people with good food.

Thank you for your support!

Erica