Foodie TikTok users likely know Nara Smith, but if you don’t, you definitely want to. Dressed in classic clothing while cooking meals from scratch, she presents a perfect lifestyle.
But these are not your usual cooking videos. Smith’s diverse background brings us exciting content. She blends traditional flavors with a modern approach.
Smith makes everything from gum to sunscreen. Almost all of the ingredients are homemade. So, each video shows her expert skills in the kitchen.
Nara Smith’s content seemed to blow up overnight. But is her cooking the only reason for her fame? Or is there more to know about the creator?
Here’s the rundown on Nara Smith
Firstly, let’s learn the basics about this busy 22-year-old. Smith is a model, content creator, mother, and wife. Seemingly, she balances her many roles with ease.
Smith was born in South Africa. She later moved to Germany and is currently a California resident. In fact, with her rich cultural background, she includes some traditional recipes in her content. A few videos include German food and a German voiceover.
Smith has been modeling since she was 14 years old. She started her career in Germany and then moved to Los Angeles, California, where she signed with IMG Models, a talent discovery and modeling agency.
Nara Smith married her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, in 2020. Lucky Blue Smith also signed with IMG Models. They occasionally post content sharing their relationship online.
Sometimes, her husband joins in on the fun. He makes items like hair gel and toothpaste. This adds an interesting twist to her typical content.
Since their 2020 wedding, they’ve had three children together: Rumble Honey, 3, Slim Easy, 2, and Whimsey Lou, 5 months. These unique names quickly gained attention. Smith includes the kids’ food requests in her videos.
Having her first child at 18 years old, people often mistake her for much older.
Tradwife or a passionate creator?
‘Tradwife’ is a term trending on social media. It’s short for traditional wife and describes a woman who supports traditional gender roles.
Furthermore, a common complaint on Nara Smith’s account is that she promotes a tradwife lifestyle.
Smith’s content is mostly videos of her cooking for her husband and children. As a result, her account is up for debate. Critics have spoken out about her content, stating that she’s sharing a lifestyle that is not practical.
But, Smith defends herself against these complaints. She calls herself a “working mom.” Smith does not consider herself a stay-at-home wife and emphasizes her many roles.
@dailymail Trad wife TikToker Nara Smith has addressed allegations that her cooking videos are ‘fake’. In a post on TikTok Nara opened up about her diagnosis with lupus and struggles with eczema, saying that she had to change her eating lifestyle. 🎥 Nara Smith #tiktoker #tradwife #narasmith #allegations #lupus ♬ original sound – Daily Mail
She has shared her passion for cooking. Smith insists that her content does not support the tradwife lifestyle. Rather, it shows a sneak peek into her home and passion for cooking from scratch.
You don’t see me getting on a plane, hopping to New York, modeling, coming back — all while I have a newborn — paying bills, filming content, getting my kids dressed.
Nara Smith
If she loves her lifestyle, why should we care if the part we see seems traditional?
5 most unexpected homemade recipes!
Calling all foodie, lifestyle, and ASMR content lovers!
Nara Smith’s content makes your stomach growl. It presents a fancy lifestyle that’ll have you hooked.
Her sleek clothing, ASMR voiceovers, and difficult recipes make her account my favorite cozy corner of the internet.
As a personal Nara Smith content lover, her videos never fail to surprise me. But five videos, in particular, left me shocked. How much can someone make from scratch?
1. Bubblegum
For the first surprising recipe, Nara Smith takes her viewers through the process of making bubblegum.
It’s hard to imagine someone having gum base on hand before actual gum, but this video is a perfect example of her surprising content.
She combines the gum base with corn syrup and pours the mixture into the powdered sugar well. Smith then adds the gum flavor, making green apple and cinnamon vanilla gum. She shapes it, coats it in powdered sugar, and wraps it in wax paper.
@naraazizasmith who doesn’t love bubble gum! #easyrecipes #homecooking #candy #bubblegum #fypツ ♬ O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi:Puccini:Adami) – AllMusicGallery
2. Coca-Cola
Smith takes on a classic soda, Coca-Cola, in her next video. She claimed that her husband, Lucky, was craving the drink so she chose to make it at home.
She shows her viewers each step. Smith combined simple ingredients including citrus and spices. Now inspired viewers can make Coca-Cola themselves!
Smith received 4.2 million likes on her Coca-Cola from scratch video. Viewers had a mixed reaction in her comment section, but many said something like, “This is getting out of hand” or “At this point, she’s playing with us.”
@naraazizasmith nothing better than a crisp coke! #easyrecipe #homecooking #homemade #fypツ #cocacola #softdrink ♬ O mio babbino caro (Gianni Schicchi:Puccini:Adami) – AllMusicGallery
3. Lasagna
Smith made the ultimate comfort meal: lasagna. Although lasagna is typically a simpler recipe, it made it onto this list.
From making pasta sheets to cheese, Smith shows off her talent in the kitchen. Lasagna completely from scratch brings this food a new level of comfort.
The final result looks delicious.
@naraazizasmith couldn’t stop craving this🫶🏽 #homecooking #lasagne #comfortfood #fypシ #mealideas #recipes ♬ original sound – Nara Smith
4. Gummy worms
A movie night, of course, requires snacks. Smith prepared movie treats for her family. One of which was gummy worms, a snack I never thought anyone would make at home.
Surprisingly, the gummy worms only required four ingredients. Smith started by mixing up some strawberries and raspberries. Then she combined the berries with juice and gelatin. Lastly, she just pours this mixture into a mold. Simple as that!
Of course, gummy worms were not the only snack. She also made ice cream, popcorn, and pretzel bites.
@naraazizasmith what’s your favorite movie?🫶🏽 #easyrecipes #homecooking #snacks #treats #icecream #fypツ #marriage ♬ Jazz masterpiece "As time goes by" covered by a Jazz violinist by profession(962408) – ricca
5. Marc Jacobs Tote Bag
Lastly, Smith pokes fun at her from-scratch content. She took advantage of her brand through a Marc Jacobs partnership.
She jokes that she woke up craving the Marc Jacobs Tote Bag. Of course, she has to make all of her cravings. Making the bag “from scratch,” this video shares Smith’s sense of humor.
This was a creative partnership and her viewers loved it. Most of the comments say, “Now THIS is Marketing” or “This is iconic.”
@marcjacobs The Tote Bag, made from scratch by @Nara Smith ♬ original sound – marcjacobs
Clearing the confusion
Many viewers have questions about Smith’s content. Common questions include:
- Did her kids really request that?
- What do the kids eat while they wait hours for the food to be ready?
- What’s with the fancy outfits?
- Why not just buy this item at the store?
Smith has shared the answers to these questions, so we can finally understand how she creates her content.
She has confirmed that her children do request what she makes. Since the requests take hours to make, she gives them something else while they wait.
The gowns and makeup are specifically for the video. Smith explained that she enjoys surprising her husband with a flashy outfit. Smith rarely dresses like this in public but likes to for her content.
Even though Smith could buy these foods at the store, she prefers to make them herself. She visits the grocery store almost every day to keep her kitchen stocked with ingredients. Ice cream is one thing that she avoids buying.
Smith’s content combines her passion for cooking with work. The unique videos keep viewers checking in to see the next recipe.
We’re never quite sure what to expect next from Nara Smith. But I can say I’m always eager to see her newest video.