Nanay’s Kitchen DISHES

convenience store now provides an opportunity for community members to buy food that reminds them of home or try something completely new.

“The community is making it work, especially for smallscale businesses like us, to keep the door open,” said Cañete.

In the 30 years she has lived in the United States, Cañete has faced countless challenges with being an immigrant, a smallbusiness owner and a woman in business.

“I don’t quit,” she said. “I maybe get frustrated, I maybe get disappointed, but I don’'t quit. I know there’s always a way.”

Cañete hopes other women take the chance to come out of their shell and pursue what they love.

“Gender should not be an issue for something that you love to do,” she said. “We get so intimidated that we limit ourselves and what we do, but there’s a lot of things that you can do. You can get out of your shell and start exposing the skills on something that you love to do.”

Those interested in learning more about Nanay’s Kitchen can visit their Facebook page, “Nanay's Kitchen - Beth's Filipino Food.” The restaurant is typically open from 4-6 p.m. Fridays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Gnesen Convenience Store and Liquor is located at 6049 Rice Lake Road. D