Mia's Life

I consider myself a true food connoisseur. Traveling and immersing myself in new cultures is one of my greatest passions, and a big part of that experience comes from tasting the diverse cuisines each culture has to offer. With an adventurous palate, I’m ready to try anything—from cow tongue to chicken feet. Whether I’m discovering new specialties or preparing them myself, I’m completely obsessed. I love putting my own spin on familiar dishes, experimenting with different techniques, and constantly pushing my culinary boundaries. Whether it’s honing my knife skills, nurturing a sourdough starter, perfecting macarons, or testing tanghulu, I’m always in the kitchen, creating something new. Though my parents might not always share my enthusiasm for my kitchen experiments, it’s a passion I can’t help but embrace. Food has become not just my hobby, but my favorite way to explore the world.

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” – Virginia Woolf

Here, I’m excited to share all the delicious recipes I’ve been crafting in my test kitchen. It’s a blend of authentic Italian delicacies I discovered during my year abroad and my own personal creations that I’ve perfected at home. If you’re someone who loves to explore new flavors and push culinary boundaries, these recipes are for you! Have fun with them—you never know, you might just discover a true passion behind the apron!