Spotlight Series: Ana Regalado, @saltycocina on TikTok

Ana Regalado, also known as @saltycocina on TikTok, is a Latina creator who uses her platform to share traditional recipes and pass down her cultural heritage. She values her role in the Latinx community and believes in preserving traditions like El Dia del Grito and El Dia de Los Muertos. Ana was raised with the belief that hard work and determination are essential for achieving dreams, instilled in her by her hardworking migrant parents.

During the pandemic, Ana utilized her free time and love for food to start cooking and sharing her recipes virtually. Through TikTok, she has created a visual cookbook featuring a variety of delicious desserts, dinners, and beverages.

Ana shares her culture and community both on and off TikTok. On TikTok, she regularly posts videos showcasing traditional dishes, while off TikTok, she shares her culture with friends and neighbors by preparing homemade Mexican cuisine for them.

The TikTok community has been a great source of inspiration for Ana. Its diverse culture has motivated her to bring her traditional recipes to families everywhere.

Ana is particularly proud of two videos she created. One is the "Rosca de Reyes" video, where she explains the significance of certain foods in her culture. The second is the "Lazy Enchiladas" video, which gained unexpected popularity after she responded to a comment calling her traditional enchiladas lazy. This video was widely shared on TikTok and other platforms, including news stations. Ana plans to share more "lazy" recipes in the future.

As a content creator, Ana offers some tips to others. She suggests that sometimes the videos that require the least amount of time or seem silly at first can become viral. She encourages creators to not dismiss any ideas and to have fun while creating.

Ana recommends following several Latinx creators who bring joy to her feed, including @es_jenny_solares, @estefisaavy, @estebanleyte, and @paoladyee, who creates unique and kid-friendly treats.

In summary, Ana Regalado, also known as @saltycocina on TikTok, is a Latina creator who shares traditional recipes and her cultural heritage. She values her role in the Latinx community and uses her platform to pass down traditions and inspire others. The TikTok community has been a great source of inspiration for her, and she is proud of the videos she has created. Ana encourages other creators to embrace all ideas and have fun while creating. She also recommends following other Latinx creators who bring joy to her feed.