Hi Friends,
I'm Lola! Just your not so average girl next door who loves all things food. I bring you quick and easy recipes from all over the world, but my heart (and taste buds) belong to Mediterranean cuisine. And as a mom and stepmom to four kids, quick and delicious is my goal.
I was born in Paris, France to a tribe of women who love to cook and bake. Influenced by my French, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, and Middle Eastern heritage, I’ve spent years learning the flavors and traditions of this sun-soaked region. Whether it’s slow-cooked stews, vibrant mezze, or rustic pasta, I bring you easy, flavor-packed recipes that honor Mediterranean culture while fitting into busy, modern lives.
I must say, from a young age, my love for food and cooking was undeniable. My mother's favorite example of this was when I was nine months old and gummed a strangers baguette on the train in Paris. Yes you heard that right... gummed LOL! I had no teeth but found a way to devour that baguette.
Life is too short to eat bad food
Said a very wise woman
My family moved to Rhode Island when I was a small child but I spent my summers in France with my grandmother. I was often the one in the kitchen with her soaking up all her recipes. I worked in restaurants in Rhode Island and New York as a young teen through my twenties and fell even deeper in love with cooking.
Along with cooking, I have a passion for travel and dance. I studied belly dancing while in college, which frequently brought me to the Middle East. While living and traveling throughout Egypt and the Middle East— I truly immersed myself in the region’s food culture. I ate my way through bustling souks and coastal villages, learning to cook from local women who welcomed me into their kitchens and taught me their time-honored recipes.
Today, I’m married to a Lebanese man whose favorite childhood dishes have become part of our family table—and my own way of expressing love. Cooking, for me, is an act of devotion. I find joy in recreating the meals people crave and remember, and I share them here to help you do the same!
