Greetings, friends! I’m Ivana, and I’m thrilled to have you here at my culinary haven, where I’m sharing simple, nutritious recipes and my passion for cooking.
My mission is to show everyone the ease and joy of cooking, and I’m excited to kick off my new series: “Cooking for Beginners.” It will be a video cookbook accessible on social media and right here on my website, featuring printable recipes for all to enjoy.
The Origins of My Culinary Journey:
It all began in my childhood, when I was about 4-5 years old, observing my grandmother making bread with great finesse. She would give me a small portion of dough and a sardine can to make my own bread, leaving me mesmerized. This experience sparked my love for the cooking.
I’m originally from Serbia, small country nestled in the Balkans, that boasts a vibrant gastronomic heritage, centered around meat, cheese, grains, and seasonal produce. Our culinary tapestry bears influences from Greek, Ottoman, and Austrian cuisines. Some beloved Serbian culinary treasures include sarma, gibanica, pleskavica, cevapi, and gulash.
During my high school years, I developed my first recipe: a simple bacon and tomato sauce pasta. The process was a fun, and it marked a significant milestone in my culinary journey.
It was during my time in New York that I got more into cooking, I worked in restaurants while watching cooking shows, poring over cookbooks, and exploring online recipes.
After marrying my Italian husband, I had the privilege of learning authentic Italian cuisine from him and my sister-in-law, opening up a whole new culinary journey for me.
I’m deeply committed to home cooking, and I’m passionate about sharing the joy of cooking and promoting healthy eating habits. I truly believe that our food choices directly impact our well-being and that everyone can develop their cooking skills.
My love for delicious food continues to be my main motivation for cooking, driving my culinary journey.
I’m Ivana and I create simple, healthy and guilt free recipes.
