Happy Mother's Day!

That mama bear energy is at the root of Splendid Spoon – built by our founder Nicole as a wellness solution to support her role as a caretaker and provider while raising a family and building a business. Today we're spotlighting some of our favorite people who exude that special mama bear love – because we know firsthand, you're AMAZING!

Donna Anderson and my son is Erik Anderson II (Grad Student at University of Michigan)

3 words that come to mind when you think of your role as 'Mom’:
The three words for me are cherished, heartwarming, and proud.

What is your favorite family meal?
My husband and I love cauliflower crust pizza loaded with veggies and my son loves all pizza.

First thing your child chooses out of the fridge:
Definitely French toast sticks from the freezer.

First thing you choose out of the fridge:
Zucchini and squash noodles.

You have the night off - alone time or out on the town?
Alone time with a good book!

What's one thing you would tell parents of little ones?
The gift of time is everything. Be patient and cherish every single moment with your children even when they are grown.

What is your favorite Splendid meal?
Aloo Gobi Quinoa Grain Bowl

Rene Lozzi, Director of Food Product, and Papi, my lil fur baby!

3 words that come to mind when you think of 'Mom':
generous, altruistic, and empathetic

What is your favorite family meal?
Kimchi Fried Rice. I made this dish for my partner and friends for years before adding it to the Splendid Spoon lineup. It is an absolute favorite. Simple, always delicious, nourishing, and satisfying.

3 words that signify 'nourishment' to you:
Love, care, and compassion

First thing you choose out of the fridge:
The first thing I choose is a Pamplemousse la Croix. So crisp, bubbly and refreshing.

You have the night off from your baby (work baby, baby-baby, fur-baby) - alone time or out on the town?
The first thing I am doing is trying a new restaurant. I cook so much for my loved ones, and sometimes I get burnt out. Treating myself to a solo dinner at a new restaurant I have wanted to try is my favorite indulgence.

What is your favorite Splendid meal?
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie always hits whether I have it for breakfast, as an alternative to an afternoon pastry, dessert, or a midnight snack.

Paula Herrera, Maia (5.5) and Theo (3.5)

3 words that come to mind when you think of your role as 'Mom':
* multi-tasker
* chef
* pillow :)

What is your favorite family meal?
Build your own tacos (with Vista Hermosa tortillas + davocadoguy avos!)

First thing your son/daughter/child chooses out of the fridge:
Maia: A purple smoothie (her favorite color!)
Theo: Anything and everything :)

First thing you choose out of the fridge:
Last night's leftovers!

You have the night off - alone time or out on the town?
On the couch hanging with a book or solving a crime with Detective Olivia Benson.

If your child is grown - what's one thing you would tell parents of little ones?
3 and 5 year olds are not quite grown, but for the parents with the extra littles, I would say - It gets more and more fun every day :)

If your child is little - what's one question you have to parents' of grown children?
When does it change from "mommy" to "mom"?

What is your favorite Splendid meal?
Smoothie: Cacao Almond (it's like dessert!)
Soup: Carrot Lentil Curry

Aya Taveras, my baby/big kid is my 4 year old Mila

3 words that come to mind when you think of 'Mom':
Love, generosity, hard work

What is your favorite family meal?
Dominican sancocho – my mom made it throughout my childhood, it truly is a embodiment of warmth

3 words that signify 'nourishment' to you:
food, health, spirituality

First thing your child chooses out of the fridge?
Mila's current snack of choice is a tangerine (and she is working on getting them for herself!)

You have the night off from your baby (work baby, baby-baby, fur-baby) - alone time or out on the town?
ALONE TIME with a good acupressure pillow and a book

What is your favorite Splendid meal?
The tomato quinoa chili soup is a family favorite, but I've got my eye on the black bean & plantain grain bowl

Nicole Centeno, and I’m here with my mama, MJ who is the essence of MAMA BEAR. She takes care of all of us, all the grandkids with such an open heart and a spirit of abundance. She always has space for her family.

3 words that come to mind when you think of 'Mom’:
Patience, strength, creativity. My mom is all of these things and I definitely channel her as I strive to be a good parent! Also - strength is literal as well as figurative, she can still beat me in an arm wrestle…

What is your favorite family meal?
This is so corny, but every time I sit down with all three of my kids I just feel so full of gratitude and love. We are a co-parenting family so my two boys are only with us 4 nights out of the week and having dinner with them, their sister and my husband is literally, the best.

First thing your child chooses out of the fridge:
Almond milk for cereal or a chocolate cherry smoothie.

First thing you choose out of the fridge:
Cheese. My achilles heel and why I may never be 100% plant-based.

You have the night off - alone time or out on the town?
Alone. Time. 100%.

Question for parents of older kids:
How do you handle having them out of the house?! I cannot imagine a life without the joyful, erratic, chaotic energy of kids all over the place.

What is your favorite Splendid meal?
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Noodles