Where Crispy Textures and Kitchen Elegance meet!
Welcome to Our Savory Studio Kitchen!
Hey! We’re AJ and Mirlene, the crunchy-loving, golden-bite-chasing food husband and wife team behind Savory Studio Kitchen (SSK). If it sizzles in hot oil, gets a perfect crisp, and makes your mouth water before the first bite — you’ll find it right here.
We created this blog as a celebration of all things fried — from Southern fried comfort classics to bold Creole and Cajun bites. Even international crispy favorites. Fried food has a way of bringing people together, filling kitchens with laughter, and turning a regular day into something worth savoring.
Who are we?
Co-Founders / Owners + Recipe Developers
We are the authors, recipe developers, food photographers, and directors behind Savory Studio Kitchen.
But this isn’t just about frying everything in sight (well, maybe just a little). We’ll also be sharing:
Tried-and-true family recipes with a golden twist.
Quick kitchen hacks to get that perfect crunch.
Must-have tools for frying like a pro.
And tasty lifestyle content that brings fried food into everyday joy.
a few of our favorite things
Favorite movie
Braveheart
Coffee order
Caramel Macchiato
Couldn’t live without
Coffee
Favorite destination
West Africa + Portugal
OUR guilty pleasureS
Carrot Cake + Chocolate Cake
Favorite Color
Lavender + Blue
On repeat
Law & Order
Favorite Food
What You’ll Get
Trust
The most important aspect of SSK is your satisfaction when you make our recipes.
Quality
We provide premium quality spices, and suggestions for you to make our recipes with ease, using real ingredients.
Integrity
We stand behind each of our recipes as they are all made with care and attention.
Meet our team
Mirlene
Co-Founder & Chief Everything Officer
Mirlene is not only the Co-Founder and CEO of SSK, but she is also the mother of three lovely children, a real estate investor, and a product developer. She is also married to our co-founder, AJ. Bright sunny days, a large plate of Mayi Moulin (polenta made in the Haitian style), binge-watching Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and family board game night are some of her favorite things.
AJ
Co-FOUNDER & President of Revenue (CFO)
Husband to Mirlene and proud father to three beautiful kiddos, AJ handles all things financial for SSK. AJ is also the number one taste tester! From time to time, he gets his hands dirty in the kitchen as a part-time home chef. AJ is also a real estate investor and master of cake-eating! On a beautiful day, you can find him at a park walking or bike riding.
Gen Abanilla
Marketing Rockstar
Gen is the Marketing Manager for SSK. She can’t survive without nature and outdoor activities. In the pool and open water, she competed in freediving. While Gen is confident in depths, she is terrified of heights and wants to become an excellent longboarder. Gen is also a fur mom to three wonderful dogs.
Other Key Members
Website Manager | Pinterest Manager | Writer | Chef | consultant
This team amazingly supports the maintenance of our websites, Pinterest platform, our recipes, and the overall arching information that our readers love.