Ayesha Curry : (7) " There’s going to be a million people that tell you ‘No’ when you’re starting out to do something. But, all you need is that one person to tell you ‘Yes,’ who’s going to believe in you. But first, you need to believe in yourself. " - Ayesha Curry " My grandmother had mango trees in her backyard when I was a child. So it’s always been an ingredient that I’m familiar with. It can be used in so many ways. My kids absolutely love it for a snack or in a savory dish. " - Ayesha Curry " For me, cooking is the only way I know how to show my love. That’s why I am so passionate about food. It’s such a love language. " - Ayesha Curry " I can remember what I ate in the most important moments in my life. " - Ayesha Curry " It truly amazes me all the things you can add and mix in to truly transform a plain old bowl of oatmeal. " - Ayesha Curry " I launched Little Lights of Mine because I was a young, 23-year-old new mom. I was home at the time and looking for direction. I started the blog as a place to just share everything. It quickly turned into a food-based blog where I would share all of my favorite recipes. " - Ayesha Curry " People don’t realize it hurts my feelings when someone looks at my hair or my eyes, and says, ‘But you’re not actually black. You’re black, but you’re not black black, because your eyes are green.’ I’m like, ‘What? No, no, I’m definitely black.’ Even some of my closest friends have said that. It’s been a bit touchy for me. " - Ayesha Curry