Hello! I’m Cristina Maria Curp, Cuban-American, mother, military spouse, food lover and dreamer. I created this blog to share my passion of food as medicine. About to turn thirty, with a baby to care for I found my self at rock bottom. Emotionally and physically.
I was severely overweight, riddled with inflammation, pain, and fatigue. Something needed to change. So I looked at my food choices. As a lifelong binge eater, I was ready to stop the vicious cycle of guilt and self-harm. That is to say… I get it. I’ve been there. I had my day one.
I wasn’t perfect about this healthy lifestyle from day one, and I still am not. But I strive every day to feel better and be better.
A mama with a history of obesity, autoimmune disease, and a whole lotta emotional baggage. If I can turn this my hot mess express around, so can you.
I KNOW, I know in my bones that real food is the key to health, and a healthy, thriving life is the key to happiness. Here at The Castaway Kitchen, our mission is to spread the word that food does heal. That you can embrace the dietary and lifestyle changes that will change your life.
I want you to feel empowered and inspired to heal! By creating delicious resources, sharing information, and my own story, my goal is to help YOU find the nutritional path that is right for you. We’re all so unique and while I do share what has worked for me, it might not be what works for you, but I will help get you there!
Start here: FOOD AS MEDICINE
My Book: Made Whole
10 Fun Facts About me:
- Left-handed middle child
- Married to a sailor. We have two babies, a little boy, and our schnauzer.
- Made in Miami, with Cuban parts (first generation American).
- Bilingual (hablo Español)
- I’m a big girl! 5’9 and toting size 11 feet!
- I’ve lived in Miami, San Diego, Hawaii and now Virginia
- Sociology and Anthropology Major with a background in market research
- 6 years commercial kitchen experience, 3 as executive chef
- I’m hilarious
- I’m also loud and I talk with my hands
Photo by: Rebecca Borge Photography
Amy PLUMMER says
Please sign me up for your emails
Cristina says
you can sign up on any page, just check the side bar or the top of the screen
Darlene Simmons says
Sounds great sign me up. Left handed here!!
Linda Koyamatsu says
Hi Cristina,
I have your book “Made Whole”. Your seasoning or pallet is very similar to mine. I try to stick with Keto. My son is milk intolerant, so your recipes are very helpful. Regarding your Keto Egg Roll Poppers, I was wondering what the pork rinds add to the poppers? I like your enthusiasm and realness.
Thank you,
Linda
Cristina says
Thanks so much Linda! The pork rinds are like breadcrumbs, they add texture and help bind the mix.
Lisa Goodman says
Hi Cristina. I’ve been following you on Instagram and I finally purchased your 2 week egg free/dairy free Keto plan and for some reason I saw it briefly and then tried to save each recipe on my phone and then lost the original 2 week plan. And now, I cannot access it without paying an additional $10. Could you please help?
Thx!
Cristina says
I have sent you a new link, however, you get 5 TIMES TO DOWNLOAD IT, which means that it’s probably saved somehwere on your computer, probably the downloads. This time, please be sure to save the PDF document.
Erin says
Hi Cristina! I have just devoured your book, Made Whole, & I absolutely love it!! I am currently transitioning to the AIP elimination phase, but found many recipes to be too carb-focused. I was so excited to see how you combine the best of keto, Paleo, & AIP! I cannot wait to try every single one of your recipes!
Question before I purchase your meal plans- are they different than what is in your book?
Thank you for sharing your awesomeness! 🙂
Cristina says
Thank you so much Erin!!!
The meal plans on my blog and the ones in my book are totally different 🙂