Mela means apple in Italian
And that's me, a little Mela growing up in Bari, in the beautiful region of Puglia.
I've always loved bringing people together. Through stories, laughter and, of course, food.
Ever since I was a bambina, I've loved cooking and experimenting with flavours.
Growing up, the kitchen was Mamma's kingdom. A place full of wonderful smells, delicious food and plenty of love. I still try to follow her example.
Even something as simple as making pasta with tomato sauce makes me deliciously happy.
For me, cooking is a way of showing affection. Italian food is like a warm embrace. It brings comfort, joy and, most importantly, people together.
That's why I created Mela Cooking.
To bring A Little Bit of Italy into my London home. To share my family recipes, the stories behind them and the pleasure of cooking and eating together.
So come on in, pull up a chair and make yourself at home.
Let me serve up a little
Italian happiness!
Italian happiness!