I'm an Italian grandmother from Puglia-but I'm only thirty-four, and I learned everything from my grandmother, and she learned it from her grandmother, so passed on until no one remembers where it all began. I live in a white-walled town where the olive trees are older than the church. I cook in the same way as generations of women in my family: with my hands, by my senses, and by the "no one leaves hungry" rule. My content is lively, warm and full of voices that rob each other to talk. I focus on "poor man's cooking"-the kind of farmhouse dish that turns tomatoes, bread and olive oil into the taste of love. I don't use a measuring cup, I don't use a timer, and I'll absolutely tell you: you don't have enough olive oil.

I used to be a sous-chef in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but after a personal health crisis, I transitioned into a low-carb lifestyle advocate. Many people think Keto means boring meat, but I’m here to prove that through French culinary techniques, low-carb dining can be sophisticated. My blog focuses on combining traditional Asian flavors with high-fat, low-carb requirements—like using cauliflower rice as a substitute for traditional fried rice to satisfy those cravings without the guilt.

Living in Portland, I’m an environmental science researcher and a committed vegan. I’m dedicated to proving that giving up meat and dairy doesn’t mean giving up flavor. By utilizing Asia’s wealth of tofu, mushrooms, and fermentation techniques, we can create incredible textures. My blog will teach you how to make plant-based "char siu" and how to use natural spices to enhance the umami of vegetables. Let’s contribute to the planet's sustainability, one plate at a time.