In Conversation with Christi Marie, Texas Food Explorer - The Bend Magazine

In Conversation with Christi Marie, Texas Food Explorer - The Bend Magazine

Born in the Philippines and deeply rooted in Corpus Christi, local food blogger Christi Marie—better known as the Texas Food Explorer—discovered her love for food through a strong connection to culture and family. That early spark grew into a lifelong passion fueled by curiosity and nostalgia. “I grew up watching ‘Bizarre Foods’ and ‘No Reservations’ on the Travel Channel,” Marie shared. “That inspired me to seek out bold, adventurous flavors an…