About Me

Hello humans! My name is Upahar Rana and I’m a wellness and plant-based cooking aficionado. I was born in Hawaii, raised in Nepal, California, and currently living in NYC for the past adulthood of my life.

I’m an amateur home cook and I’ve learned the spice life ways from my being my grandmother’s sous chef and from teaching myself over the years. I come from a family where no task is too small or big when it comes to the labor of love to create a dish. Whether my family had guests or not, we all lended a hand to create a menu and cook together making heartfelt memories.

Food brings us together and connects us to our roots as we share a meal that was made with intention and a lot of love. During this time, I’m finding it therapeutic to cook, learn, and recreate childhood favorites with a vegan and healthy twist. I hope you enjoy these recipes and cooking with Spice Rani.