Our Story

Our affair with food began in Europe. We were both raised in countries very keen on baking. The daily buying of fresh bread was a joyful must-do, impeccably prepared and presented pastries and cakes accompanied our upbringing, each and every one a part of our cultural heritage, each one a memory in time.

In the last 20 years we both travelled and worked in many countries where our taste developed and changed. Perhaps the most poignant experience was a 7 years exploration in a small community in East Africa. Here we had to shed our European skin and absorb the vibe, taste and scent of the Indian Ocean, incorporate new foods and learn foraging as well as cultivation to support our nutrition. We grew to appreciate the resilience of a community that thrives on local food production.

Visits to other countries were more flighty but still made a strong impression on us: Israel, England, Hungary, India, Thailand, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Austria, France, Belgium and our own beloved countries of Italy and Germany.

When we landed in Canada in 2017, we began to cook for a retreat centre in Ontario. Here we had to learn to accommodate a variety of different dietary needs. Most importantly we were inspired to develop recipes that helped to support a holistic experience for all those who came to attend retreats of various kinds. We learned the importance of how we feed our body, how we are nourished through all of our senses, and how wonderful it can feel to indulge in something that is supportive of your energy at the same time. 

Now we are on Galiano, our chosen home, and what we offer is a journey of taste and experience to suit different needs and satisfy all. We begin with baking!