How It All Started
I’ve been cooking ever since I was in preschool! I was always a child that loved to eat and my mom and dad learned early on that if they didn’t want to get up early on a Saturday morning to a burning house from me putting a chair up to the stove and trying to make breakfast for me and the family it would be best for them to teach me how to safely do what was in my heart- cook! Luckily my dad was a southern cook and a restaurant owner, so this was not a hard task. So from easy bake ovens to a chair up to a stove that I was too little to reach, I present to you the chef’s daughter, Kia! Hi I’m Kia, one of my dad’s best recipes and the food I prepare for you are my daddy’s recipes with a vegan twist!
Inspiration For My Plant Based Journey
Cooking is my love language. I am a natural born foodie become darn good cook. I have been cooking ever since I could put a chair to a stove. My daddy was one of my first cooking teachers. Living my dad taught me everything I needed to put in my food to make it delicious and dying from diabetes he taught me everything I needed not put in my food to make it nutritious. Healing myself from endometriosis by adopting a plant-based diet, I taught myself that food can heal you. I never thought I would be Plantbased. I didn't think that you could love food and be plant-based. I love food, I love living, and I love my community. Becoming plant-based for me is a journey of self love. I have no desire to make the world vegan but I have some information that can save POC from things like diabetes, high blood pressure and other preventable diseases and help them live healthier happier lives.
Brand Story
I’m Nekia Hattley, or as many know me, Vegan Chef Nekia, and I created My Daddy’s Recipes with a simple yet powerful mission: to heal and uplift communities through plant-based food. My journey began with a deeply personal transformation—healing my body from endometriosis and grieving the loss of my father to diabetes. These life-changing events fueled my passion to bring generational health to communities where wellness often seems inaccessible. My Daddy’s Recipes isn’t just about delicious food; it’s about a movement. We’re committed to educating, nourishing, and empowering people to live their healthiest lives through plant-based eating. From small local stores to prestigious venues like The National History Museum, we’ve overcome challenges and continue to spread the message of holistic wellness. Our recipes are rooted in love, tradition, and community. We offer everything from savory soups and cobblers to seasonings and raw items—all vegan and crafted with care. Our goal is simple: make healthy taste amazing. Over 35% of our customers aren’t even vegan, and they’re often surprised when they say, "I can’t believe this is vegan!" At My Daddy’s Recipes, we meet people where they are on their journey to better health, making sure that nutritious food is not only accessible but also deeply enjoyable. We believe that good-for-you food should never be tasteless. We redefine what it means to be healthy—without sacrificing flavor! We make good for you taste good and we season everything with love!
