Established in 2019 — Hella Sarap is an illustration of our Asian-American identity, to dish out our love for food, art, and culture. Founded by Stephanie Acedillo and Kevin Candido, this project serves as a platform for our creative expression through unique recipes for the casual cook and art that draws inspiration from pop culture. Whether you’re looking to try a new dish or appreciate art, Hella Sarap welcomes you!
Stephanie Acedillo
is the illustrator and designer behind Hella Sarap. She loves to use both watercolor and digital as mediums to create. Her inspiration stems from Japanese culture including anime and food (Sailor Moon, Samurai Champloo), her own Asian-American heritage, and the city she grew up in: San Francisco. She hopes her illustrations will inspire you to cook! (and draw too if you’re into that)
KEVIN CANDIDO
is the home cook that comes up with all the delicious recipes and content for Hella Sarap. He loves nonstick pans and spatulas to cook his food. His inspiration stems from Japanese culture, nostalgic Filipino cuisine, and his love for Asian pop culture like XG, anime, kdramas, and YouTube travel/cooking videos. He hopes these creative recipes bring you a sense of nostalgia and comfort!
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