But lately, shes been pursuing another one of her passions on top of her acting career: Food.
Luckily, we were able to sit down with Mowry and talk about the new show.
EatingWell: When you were filmingNot Like Mama, what was your morning routine like?
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Then, I dedicate time to journaling, emptying out all of my thoughts and starting with an affirmation.
Today, my affirmation was: I am confident.
Ill also dedicate time to reading to get some wisdom flowing.
Then, Ill head into hair and makeup, which is always good vibes.
Ill have my cup of joe or matcha, some eggs and a side of salad.
Thats my go-to for breakfast.
Intertwined with all of this is spending time with my kids.
Theres lots of kisses and hugs, setting intentions for themjust being Mama.
Thats pretty much my morning every day.
Its nice when theres some consistency because it gives you that calming effect.
Which of your own moms dishes left the deepest impression on you?
Mowry:I would definitely have to say collard greens.
Of course, Ive added my [own] way of doing things.
My mother would put the greens in the big pot with water, then put her spices in.
What I do is actually add spices first with some bacon fat so that the spices expand.
But if we were to go head-to-headwhich I would neverI would be shaking in my bones.
I commend all the family members [who participated in the show]!
Can you expand on the inspiration behind creating that kind of space in food television?
Mowry:My sense of family and love for family has been motivated by food.
Anything that supports togetherness, family and tradition, Im all for.
I think when you have that sense of tradition, it brings everybody together.
It gives you something to look forward to.
So, I wanted to create a show that embodied all those things Im passionate about.
Also, Im all about creating projects that make people continue to appreciate love for one another.
I think that is whats so beautiful about this show.
We had many families from different backgrounds and cultures.
They all were so excited to share their staple dish from their community.
EatingWell: Whats your favorite soup?
Mowry:My favorite soup is Goulash.
It was so flavorful, smoky, grounding, comforting, warming and famil[iar].
Try it here:Hungarian Beef Goulash
EatingWell: What does eating well mean to you?
Mowry:Eating well means joy.
Eating is a pleasure.
Its something to be enjoyed.
I feel like that comes from being mindful and intentional about what you put in your body.
I also think of the experiences you have when you eat.
Its about how it makes me feel.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
