About me
Ciao, Hola, Bonjour, Hello ! I´m Carmen and I´m from Spain.
Since I was a child, I´ve always been amazed at watching my grandma cook traditional dishes. I had so much fun in the kitchen, mixing different ingredients and pretending to be a chef, and I will always remember those little moments.
Driven by a strong passion, I´ve always wanted to discover and study the ingredients that Earth produces, from their origins to the many possiblities one has to mix them in the kitchen.
Spain, France, Switzerland, Morocco and now Italy too... what I´m offering you is not only the result of culinary expression, but it is also inevitably tied to the culture of these marvelous places, where I have lived, to the people I have met and to the life I have lived everyday.
"Love is the heart of every recipe."
Mediterraneamente represents the essence of my personality, of my experience and, as consequence, of my cooking.
Sharing not only every part of the way I cook, but also the journey of personal growth that brought me to where I am, is great passions of mine.
I attended many vegan, vegetarian, macrobiotic and raw-food cooking classes, through wich I could get closer and closer to the beautiful world of natural food.
In my current diet, I usually go for fresh and seasonal foods, especially vegetables, fruits and cereals, and avoid processed ones, like white sugar, dairy products and gluten. This was a gradual but completely "natural" step for me, because I kept feeling better every day!
I inherited my passion for organic food from my parents who, thanks to their vegetable garden, taught me what it feels like to eat a tomato which actually tastes like tomato. I´ll always be grateful for this... and I´ll never stop taking care of my garden!.
Piedmont is where I improved my technique and embraced the traditional "slow cooking" method, Langhe´s symbol, by dedicating time and energy to every recipe, just like my grandma taught me. What I lerarned from her is that the main ingredient of any dish is the love that goes into cooking it.
What I love most is cooking, which to me means growing and sharing. Mediterraneamente
Meat my Taste
MEAT-BASED MENU
Excellent Mediterranean products, cooked following Spanish, Italian and Moroccan traditions. A simple but perfect combination.
Cheese selection
Selection of local Piedmontese cheeses of different seasoning.
Tortilla and Salmorejo
Spanish tortilla with onions and potatoes.
Fresh tomato velouté with hard-boiled eggs and ham.
Ravioli filled with meat and vegetables
Fresh pasta (typical dish from Langhe), filled with meat and vegetables, served with butter, sage and Parmesan cheese.
Chicken Tajine
Chicken and vegetables steamed and served in tajine, a classic Moroccan terracotta pot.
"La Viña" Cake
Typical Basque cake, made from mascarpone baked in the oven.
Sea of Tranquillity
FISH-BASED MENU
There´s no sea in Piedmont, but fish, such as anchovies and cod, can be found in many traditional dishes.
Canapés and Croquetas
Rocchetta cheese tartlets with anchovies.
Shrimp croquetas.
Leek Flan
Leek flan with Castelmagno cheese fondue and herbs.
Sea-flavored Agnolotti
Fresh pasta filled with fish.
Oven-baked cod
Baked cod Portuguese-style served with cream and potatoes.
Bunet
Typical Piedmontese spoon-dessert, made with cocoa, amaretti and a touch of coffee.
L.o.ve Myself
LACTO-OVO-VEGETARIAN MENU
Menu prepared with vegetables, fruits, cereals and legumes. This balanced menu aims to enrich both body and mind.
Empanada
Savory Galician pie filled with vegetables, Gorgonzola cheese and fresh tomato sauce.
Guacamole Bruschetta
Avocado toast with fresh diced tomato, coriander and lime.
Roman-Style Gnocchi
Semolina gnocchi au gratin with butter, Parmesan cheese and pepper.
Vegetable meatballs
Lentil meatballs with stewed vegetables and potatoes.
Chocolate bread cake
Chocolate bread cake with almonds and dried fruits.
Healthy and Tasty
VEGAN MENU
Health and flavor mix together in this balanced menu, made with tasty and colorful ingredients.
Hummus bruschetta
Chickpea hummus, tahini, lime and paprika.
Tofu and mushroom crêpes
Butter- free vegan crêpes with tofu and champignon mushrooms.
Quinoa Salad
Bi-color salad with avocado, cherry tomatoes, goji berries and dill.
Veggy burger
Vegan burger, made with oat, vegetables and raisins, served with zucchini noodles and basil dressing.
Avocado and banana delizia
Vegan smoothie, made with avocado, banana, almond milk and ginger.
