At Hummingbird Roots & Recipes, we believe food carries stories. It remembers where you’ve been, who you’ve loved, and the moments that shaped you.

Created by chef Direka Gordon, Hummingbird Roots & Recipes was born from a life lived across states, countries, and cultures — and a belief that the quickest way to feel at home is through the kitchen. From a childhood spent stretching simple ingredients into soulful meals to earning formal culinary and pastry training, Direka has learned that cooking is a bridge: between people, places, and memories.

Our mission is simple:
To empower families and communities to reconnect through food by teaching skills that build confidence, spark creativity, and honor cultural roots — no matter where life takes you.

Whether you’re learning to cook with your little one, joining a date-night class, or meal-prepping to bring ease to a busy week, we’re here to help you build confidence, joy, and flavor that reflects your heritage.

And if you want a taste of what we teach, our pop-up bakery brings scratch-made pastries and breads to local markets.

Cooking that brings people home — always from scratch, always with love.