Laura Fuentes, CEO & Chief MOM in the Kitchen I'm a mother of three young school-aged children with more on the way (some day). I was born in Spain and raised on homemade food from my grandmother's kitchen. My Abuela Maruja's passion for fresh ingredients built the foundation and appreciation for wholesome foods. My extensive travel through Spain ignited my love for Tapas, or small plates. My oldest children, two ultra-picky eaters, are a daily challenge to feed nutritious food. Growing tired of my kids asking for processed packaged items claiming to be nutritious, I set out to make food that