Zaida was born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. She learned the cooking of her native land from her Grandmother, and very talented Aunts all over the state of Oaxaca. Currently, along with Ron, owns Oaxacan Foods, manufactures of authentic Moles, Chocolates, Antojitos and Tamales sold at the farmer's markets and retail stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as, The Oaxacan Kitchen restaurant in Palo Alto, California. They also lead culinary tours to Oaxaca, Mexico. Zaida, is a culinary educator.

Ron received his culinary education while working with some of the country's most talented chefs including Jacky Robert at Ernie's, Alice Medrich at Cocolat, and Cory Schreiber at the Cypress Club. After these and other stellar stints, Ron along with his wife Zaida, owned and operated two successful café's, Menlo Java and Juice Bar, and Home Baking Café.

Currently, both Ron and Zaida own Oaxacan Foods, manufactures of authentic Moles, Chocolates, Antojitos and Tamales sold at the farmer's markets and retail stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as, The Oaxacan Kitchen restaurant in Palo Alto, California. They also lead culinary tours to Oaxaca, Mexico. Ron, is a culinary educator.