Welcome to SuciCooks! I’m Suci Bakri, a passionate home cook who loves spoiling my loved ones with the delicious dishes I make. I’m originally from Indonesia, born and raised in Makassar, South Sulawesi. In Makassar, we’re known for our rich culinary heritage, vibrant culture, and, of course, our love for spice!

I’m the oldest and only daughter, with two younger brothers. My beloved late mom was an incredible cook, and she passed down her cooking skills and recipes to me. Along the way, I’ve also taught myself how to cook dishes I love from around the world. And now, here I am, sharing our family recipes with you!

I believe everybody can cook, and I specially sharing recipes that are homey, healthy, easy to follow, reliable, and most importantly guaranteed to be delicious! I myself am a foodie who is always hungry, and wherever I go, I always make sure to stuff my face with iconic dishes of the places that I visit, and if I liked them, I know I have to learn how to make them and sometimes with a bit of my twist! 😀

For me, cooking and baking are not just tasks, they’re my art and therapy rolled into one. Every dish I create is a way of expressing myself, finding balance, and bringing joy into my life. It’s my way of turning everyday moments into something extraordinary. And the best part? Seeing those happy, satisfied faces after eating the food I make. That’s when I know all the love and effort I put into cooking has truly paid off.

My culinary journey is deeply rooted in my family. My mom always involved me in cooking, ever since I was 6, and she often said, “Women have to know how to cook, so they can make their men happy!” 😛 When I was 13, my mom started selling her food by placing a few different dishes on a table on our terrace. The people in the area quickly fell in love with her cooking. This small “table food selling” operation quickly grew, leading us to move into a larger building to set up a diner. Since then, I have helped my mom, joining her on grocery shopping trips to the market and cooked over 20 different types of dishes daily for our diner.

My mom has always been my role model; she was the most caring and loving person, mother, and wife. I feel lucky to have been raised by such an angelic woman. She shaped me into the big-hearted woman I am today, one who loves to spread happiness through cooking.

I am blessed with a cute, sweet daughter and a loving, funny (and sexy ;)) man. Every recipe I share and develop is thoroughly tested and approved by all of us. I also gather feedback from friends, relatives, and even neighbours! I’m mostly post the recipes that we love and make over and over again.

I believe it is essential to share recipes that are reliable and work well in any kitchen, for any skill level. That’s why I perfect and share recipes based on my experience and research. All the photography and videography are done by me.

My goal with SuciCooks is for you to truly discover and fall in love with cooking and to find many new favourite recipes your loved ones will love.