“I don’t have a ton of time to do it often, but I love cooking and it’s just kind of relaxing for me,” is what Serena Williams once said. After retiring in 2022, one might have expected a quieter life, but not for this dynamic entrepreneur and super mom. With two young daughters, Olympia and Adira, keeping her on her toes, Serena continues to thrive. Whether it’s expanding her beauty brand, WYN Beauty, or enjoying family moments, she is busy as a bee. However, Serena needs some much-needed downtime, and what better way to do that than cooking? Looks like the 23-time grand slam champion has reignited her passion for food, it’s sending her into a frenzy!
If you missed it, on Sunday, Serena shared a glimpse of her hands-on cooking session with her daughter Olympia. In the video, the WTA legend was seen making gumbo and teaching Olympia her recipe. She captioned it: “Bet you didn’t know I love cooking. Here is me teaching @olympiaohanian my gumbo recipe.” This wasn’t just a fun mother-daughter bonding moment; it also showcased a delicious meal.
The fun didn’t stop there! The following day, Serena posted on her Instagram story, moving about in her garden, having a “wild and free day.” She picked off the leaves of a plant and spoke to the camera. What was she looking for? Well, it seems like the WTA legend is onto her next big dish, the ingredients of which are found in her backyard! As she noted, “I am fresh picking some more moringa because I want to cook it. I got a ton of moringa at home but it’s all dry and I actually want to make it fresh because I was reading that you can cook it and eat it like spinach.”
Serena plans to pan-sear the moringa leaves, saying, “I would pan-sear it for just a fresh second or two like a minute, and then eat it.” She even hinted at a possible next reel or social media update from the tennis star! “I will let you know how that turns out,” she said. Serena has been cooking for years, with her favorite dishes including her mother’s chicken and rice. Since adapting to a vegan diet, she also showcases creations like vegan tacos!
With this new recipe, Serena is going all in on her culinary skills, exclaiming, “We’re wild today, wild and crazy!” Meanwhile, fans who know of Alexis’ passion for cooking seem to be taking a dig at him now, and he’s not having any of it!
Alexis Ohanian defends himself as Serena takes on cooking!
The co-founder of Reddit and husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, has carved out a niche for himself as a culinary mastermind. Dubbed “Papa Pancakes,” he’s renowned for his whimsical pancake art, which has become a cherished tradition in the Ohanian-Williams household. But when Serena recently shared a video of herself teaching Olympia her gumbo recipe, highlighting their special bond in the kitchen, a fan praised Serena’s multi-talented nature. They wrote, “What can’t you do?? Keep the recipes alive and pass them down so she’ll always know what good seasoned food taste like!”
Seeing the comment, Ohanian couldn’t resist chiming in with a humorous response: “@Shaushauredemption i feel attacked,” he joked, feeling playfully contested as he also enjoys baking cakes and other culinary escapades with Olympia. But the entrepreneur’s culinary exploits are not just about the food; they’re also about family bonding!
On February 10, he fired up his grill to prepare a special meal for his visiting father and stepmother, making the occasion even more meaningful. In a series of videos shared on his X account, he documented the process of preparing his signature party ribs, joking about the Armenian cultural affinity for BBQ: “Every Armenian man wakes up one day at 40 and realizes they’re not grilling/smoking/BBQing enough meat and overnight they transform. These are the rules,” he quipped.
The Williams-Ohanian household is clearly a hub of culinary creativity, with both parents actively involved in cooking adventures. But seems like with Serena taking on cooking again, there might just be a showdown sooner or later. What do you think?
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