FOOD GALLERY
ABOUT US
My love for Native food began as a young child. Today, I feel so happy knowing the gifts that I was given a gift from my ancestors and would like to pass it on. As a Native American's I am proud to share with non-Native American, the history our food from this great earth we share. Cooking Native food such as bison, squash, and corn with recipes passed on for 100's of years. I enjoy catering for the Native community and beyond. I successfully completed the Bread Project program in Oakland and now have joined the La Cocina food entrepreneurship program in San Francisco. My dream is to make my Native community, my family and children proud by being the first Native American woman entrepreneur, and one day soon, open a restaurant in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Quote from : "Native American Health Center" Crystal has a shining personality and has made major strides in achieving her dreams. She is a perfect example of Native American Health Center's holistic approach to health: she has engaged in a mix of our Clinical Services, Community Wellness services, Youth Services, and Traditional Services.
Features Overview
CHOPPED CONTESTANT @ FOOD NETWORK
First Native American Indigenous Chef to be featured on
Food Network's Chopped TV show: Season 28, Episode 8
HONORED BY THE CITY OF OAKLAND
Crystal was recognized for being a leader in the Native American community. She champions health and culture in her work. District 5 Council-member Noel Gallo awarded Crystal the honor on behalf of the city. Other leaders in the Native American community were also honored for their work in various fields: Corrina Gould, Smoke Johnson, Joey Montoya, and Noel Gallo.
Native American Almanac
Crystal was listed in the largest single-volume reference work about Native American culture available today. The almanac features more than 50,000 Years of the Cultures and Histories of Indigenous Peoples.
CATERING IN SILICON VALLEY
Wahpepah’s kitchen has brought delicious catering to companies all over Silicon Valley. She has served powerhouse tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter! Crystal and her team are happy to share authentic Native American culture everywhere they go.
AMERICAN INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL (AIFF)
Crystal catered the 2019 American Indian Film Festival (AIFF)! AIFF is an annual non-profit film festival in San Francisco, California, United States. It is the world's oldest venue dedicated solely to Native American/First Nations films and prepared the way for the 1979 formation of the American Indian Film Institute.