Engineer by training, scientist by profession, and “cuoca” (that’s cook in Italian) by pure passion!

I was born and raised in Italy until my 20s. Hailing from the sun-kissed landscapes of Liguria, Italy, I spent my early years surrounded by the aroma of fantastic olive oil and the culinary delights it brought to life. Hence, the motto and the heartbeat of this blog: less butter, more oil!

Food has always been my passion since I was a child – I spent most of my Sunday mornings with my mom cooking for lunch, usually kneading dough for gnocchi or ravioli. You will not find pasta with chicken or pizza with pineapple in this blog—only truly Italian recipes.

Life’s journey has taken me from the heart of Italy to traversing Europe and the United States, where I now reside in Chicago. Join me in this culinary adventure as I guide you through crafting my favorite Italian dishes, adapted to the ingredients I find here—mostly whole foods and organic gems.

The essence of Italian cuisine lies in the simplicity of high-quality, genuine ingredients. Through this blog, my mission is to unravel the secrets of traditional Italian recipes, shedding light on the lesser-known gems, and inspiring you to embrace the wholesome simplicity that defines Italian cuisine.