About Helena

Hi Gourmands! My name is Helena — I’m a recipe creator, live streamer, food blogger, and a big fan of bringing gourmet Mediterranean flavors into the home kitchen.

Before starting my blog, I worked in both the corporate world and the public sector, while also contributing to various publications and food-related projects in my spare time. But my true passion has always been cooking, and that passion is what brought me here today. I’m so glad I can now share it with you.

Where I Started

My food journey began when I was a child, watching my mom cook.

She was a professional chef and the one who taught me everything I know today. I’m forever grateful to her for the skills, knowledge, and little secrets she passed along. ❤️

And it was my husband — and a single macaron — that inspired me to create this delicious digital world, and here’s why.

Little Epiphany

One early spring morning, I stopped by a coffee shop that sold macarons. It was my first time trying them, and I was skeptical — but after that very first bite, I couldn’t resist sampling every flavor they offered. I fell in love with those little beauties and decided I had to learn how to make them at home.

There was just one problem: I couldn’t find almond flour anywhere in town, and ordering online wasn’t an option. So, I bought a chopper and made my own.

Let’s just say I ended up with enough almond flour to bake macarons for the entire neighborhood. 🙂

That experience was a turning point. I realized that with a bit of practice, anything can be made at home. Home cooking not only makes your favorite dishes available any time you want, but it also transforms the way you eat — and it can save you money, too.

Since then, cooking at home has reshaped my habits and had a lasting impact on my life and those around me.

Love Is The Main Ingredient

Today, I create modern gourmet recipes with Mediterranean flair, using fresh, local ingredients. But more than anything, I believe the real secret to every dish is love — because love truly is an ingredient.

I hope you’ll join me on this journey and feel proud every time you create something gourmet in your own kitchen. I’d be grateful if you made me part of your transformation by leaving a comment, subscribing to my newsletter (if you haven’t already), and joining me on YouTube and Pinterest, where I host LIVE cooking streams and share seasonal ideas.

Cook with me or watch me cook – whatever you prefer!