ABOUT ME

Hello, I’m Tina from Sydney, Australia and here is my food story. Heavily influenced by my Italian Grandparents, I grew up watching my Nonna & Nonno grow their own vegetables, fruit trees and flowers. Being in their garden was a daily ritual for them, like brushing teeth. I would stay with them most school holidays, pick salad greens for dinner, feed the chooks, collect the eggs and help water the garden. I learnt where my food came from and formed my own very special connection to the earth. It’s this mindfulness that inspires me to cook with and respect what nature offers each season. Even though my own garden is small, I just love growing and visiting the farmers market - my inspiration...