Damian’s first memories of cooking are by his mother’s side as they cooked in their home in Peto, Yucatan. Mama’s little sous-chef helped her with the herbs, vegetables and meats as she seasoned and cooked the amazing foods from his country. With love he learned that food expresses emotion, gives nutrients and feeds the soul. You can taste the devotion and care in every meal that Damian creates. It is part of his being and the food that he makes.

From Peto, Yucatan, Damian moved to North California. In Fort Bragg and Mendocino, Damian continued his culinary expansion in the heart of the raw/whole food explosion and in 2004 he enrolled at the Living Light Culinary Art Institute. Studying raw, vegan, whole foods, Damian was struck by the strength, vitality and wellness that food provides. Under the guidance of Chef Alicia Ojeda, Damian’s food elevated to a gastronomical experience.

Through this new love of raw foods, Damian met Amy, and together they moved to Santa Fe in 2008.

Passionate about healthy whole foods and overall fitness, Chef Damian created Juicy Foods 505. Through Catering and Weekly Food Delivery, he offers delicious whole foods you feel good eating.