Cooking up creativity at SparkTrack
We're a small team with a big passion for teaching basic cooking skills. SparkTrack started with a simple idea: everyone deserves to feel confident in the kitchen. No fancy equipment, no complicated techniques — just simple, approachable cooking that brings joy to everyday life.
Since 2018, we've helped thousands of complete beginners transform their relationship with food. From college students surviving on ramen to busy parents looking for quick dinner solutions, we're here to make cooking feel less like a chore and more like a creative outlet.
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Our Mission & Values
Why we exist
We believe cooking is a fundamental life skill that's been made unnecessarily intimidating. Our mission is to break down those barriers and prove that anyone — yes, even you — can cook delicious, healthy meals with just a few basic techniques.
Too many people feel lost in the kitchen. We're here to be your cooking buddy, showing you the ropes without judgment or complicated jargon. Because when you can cook for yourself, you gain independence, save money, eat healthier, and discover a new way to express yourself.
Approachability
We explain everything in plain language and never assume prior knowledge.
Practicality
Our recipes use common ingredients and basic equipment you likely already have.
Encouragement
We celebrate small wins and help you learn from cooking mishaps.
Meet Our Team
Emma Chen
Founder & Head ChefI didn't grow up cooking. In fact, I burned water in college — yes, actually forgot I was boiling water until the pot was smoking. After one too many sad microwave meals, I decided to teach myself the basics. What I discovered changed everything: cooking isn't about being perfect, it's about being fearless.
Before starting SparkTrack, I taught middle school science for 8 years. I bring that same patient, experimental approach to our cooking platform. Sometimes things flop — and that's okay! The best lessons often come from our mistakes.
Cooking isn't about following rules perfectly. It's about understanding a few key principles and then playing with them. Once you get the hang of it, it's like riding a bike — you never forget.
Behind Emma is our amazing team of 12 passionate food lovers — from culinary school graduates to self-taught home cooks. We're headquartered in sunny Hilo, Hawaii, where we develop and test all our recipes in a converted beachside bungalow (yes, it's as dreamy as it sounds). Our diverse backgrounds and cooking styles ensure we can help you no matter where you're starting from.