Where comfort meets craft — and every dish tells a story.

I didn’t grow up on pasta. In my childhood kitchen, the smells were earthy and strong — cabbage rolls, roast meats, and slow-simmered broths from my German and Latvian heritage. My Oma, who lived to 105, cooked with love and tradition, and it was through her that I first discovered the soul of European cooking.

Italian food came to me later — not from a Nonna, but from curiosity, from pizza, from falling in love with the simplicity and boldness of a cuisine that speaks with just a few perfect ingredients.

Now, Italian cooking feels like an extension of my Asian roots: it’s about balance, freshness, timing, and deep respect for flavour. From silky garlic noodles to rustic tomato sauces and herby olive oil magic, this is my take on Italy — reimagined through a WoknWhisk lens.

• Fresh, flavour-packed Italian recipes made approachable
• A black-and-white design aesthetic for clarity and focus
• Nutrition-labeled recipe cards you’ll want to cook from
• Easy enough for weeknights — beautiful enough to print

These recipes may not come from a passport — but they come from the heart.