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What is From My Mama’s Kitchen?

We are an organization that is dedicated to bringing “motherly love” to center stage by leading the world in recognizing the significant role mothers play in making a positive difference in our daily lives.

This treasure-trove “motherly love” is ageless and universal. It transcends cultures and most importantly, it is unconditional. Whether you live in Asia, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or in the Americas, all moms have the same desire to share one thing with their children – to provide food for the soul, recipes for living.

We hope our book From My Mama’s Kitchen – “food for the soul, recipes for living” about how 9 incredible moms changed the author’s life, as he shares his incredible stories of motherly love will help inspire everyone to rekindle the various heartfelt moments they have had with their moms.

Why the book is titled From My Mama’s Kitchen-“food for the soul, recipes for living”?

The Kitchen is used as a backdrop because all of Johnny Tan’s nine moms grew up in the era where “The Kitchen” is their domain, a one-of-a-kind classroom where they become aware of both the challenges and rewards of life, and where they discover themselves – their strengths, weaknesses, creativity, and private sanctuary.

Like in past generations, the Kitchen is still today’s “heart and soul” of every home. It is a place where our meals are prepped, cooked and served, and to some of us it will continue to be a classroom for learning some of life’s most insightful and thought-provoking lessons.

Johnny’s intention of wanting to write a cookbook to preserve his mom’s recipes for his sister and himself took him on an amazing journey of discovering the essence of unconditional motherly love. This discovery became the new mission in his writing as he now focuses on the relationships he have with his adopted mom in Malaysia and with eight other women whom he have known over the years living in the United States who he refers to as moms.

Inspired by their natural nurturing instincts and words of wisdom, and spiritually guided to share this wonderful not so secret – “Secret” with everyone, Johnny finished his From My Mama’s Kitchen – “food for the soul, recipes for living” manuscript in seven months.

How did Johnny meet his nine moms?

He was adopted at birth in Malaysia. Later he came to the United States to attend college. He met Southern Belle mom and his Italian Foster mom during this time. He then met his Texan Earthly mom, his Progressive and Spiritual mom, and his Sanguine Savannahan mom through his business life. He later met his Ballroom Instructor mom, Cajun mom, and German mom through his leisure time.

By the way, his book is endorsed by Linda Juergens, Executive Director of the National Association of Mothers’ Centers, in Jericho, New York, is also a Mom’s Choice Awards® – Gold Recipient in the category of Inspirational / Motivational

How can I contact the corporate office of From My Mama’s Kitchen™?

Mailing Address:
From My Mama’s Kitchen™
P.O. Box 420492
Dallas, Texas 75342
ATTN: Media Service

Via email:
Please click here.

I am a member of the press–how can I request a review copy of From My Mama’s Kitchen-“food for the soul, recipes for living?

We are happy to send a review copy to you. Please contact us by clicking here or call us at 972.989.8976.

I am interested in developing a long-term partnership with From My Mama’s Kitchen™ where my magazine, newspaper or other media outlet would like to include excerpts from the From My Mama’s Kitchen™ recipes for living stories—how do I go about setting up such a relationship?

From My Mama’s Kitchen™ is always interested in establishing long-term media relationships and are always looking for new partners that are interested in bringing motherly love to center stage and making a positive difference in the various communities we live.

For more information on beginning such a relationship, please click here or call us at 972.989.8976.

I put together a newsletter for my organization (church, company, etc.) and would like to include a From My Mama’s Kitchen™ “recipe for living” in each one—can I do this?

From My Mama’s Kitchen™ is always happy to extend the same invitation to organizations that it does to the media, however you must obtain permission before reprinting a story, which you may only use for the permitted use and you may not sell the story to others or reuse it in any other way.

Please submit your request in writing by faxing or emailing it to:

From My Mama’s Kitchen™
Permissions Department
P.O. Box 420492
Dallas, Texas 75342
Attn: Licensing Department

Fax: 214-658-8897

Please click here to contact us via email.

Please make sure the following information is included with any faxed or emailed requests:

1) The name of the recipe for living;
2) Page number the recipe for living is on;
4) What you are planning to use this recipe for living for.

I would like to interview someone regarding From My Mama’s Kitchen™ —who should I talk to?

To schedule an interview with Johnny Tan please click here or call us at 972.989.8976.

I am working on a print or video piece; do you have any photographs or video I can use?

We have a variety of visuals available to members of the press. Please contact us by clicking here or call us at 972.989.8976 with your specific needs and we will do our best to accommodate them.

I would like to reprint a “recipe for living” from the book, how is this normally handled?

Media outlets are welcome to reprint single recipes for living from the book after obtaining permission. Please contact by clicking here or call us at 972.989.8976 with the specific recipe for living you have in mind and we will send you the electronic file along with excerpt permission and byline requirements.

I need high-resolution cover art of From My Mama’s Kitchen-“food for the soul, recipes for living book for a story I’m writing—how do I go about getting the file quickly?

All cover files are available for download on our website.

Where can I find more information on the history of From My Mama’s Kitchen™?

More information on the history of From My Mama’s Kitchen™ can be found on our website. Please click here.