A Note From Ivana
Cooking and baking is rooted in my childhood. It's been a driving force in my life, ever since I was first able to reach the kitchen counter. I loved watching my mom and my grandmother put together delicious dishes for my family. I remember waiting with anticipation for the dishes, filled with food to make it to the table. Chatter would be replaced with the kind of silence that happens when food is too good to speak.
My greatest joy comes from being able to feed people -- especially those who have dietary restrictions or allergies. There is food at almost every occasion and it brings so much joy to people. I show my love for people through my cooking. I love creating specific menus, meals and desserts for my clients.
In 2013, my younger sister became incredibly ill with an autoimmune disorder. Most food made her sick and she was increasingly unable to eat what’s considered to be ‘normal food.’ I started to educate myself, focusing on how certain foods can contribute to illness while other foods can help us to heal. I began to realize that I could create really wonderful food and baked goods that are healthy AND delicious. I saw how much joy my sister had when she could eat food again. Now I know that many other people go through what my sister went through and I’m confident I can help them through the meals I create.
