My name is Maria , and my life is a mix of cultures, continents, flavours, and feelings.
I’m mixed race my father was Chilean, my mother is Brazilian–Chinese.
worlds and different ways of seeing life.
I live in Brazil, and I work with my aunty as a chef. Together, we cook for individuals,
families, and small businesses who don’t have time to cook for themselves. For me, cooking is not
just a job – it’s a way of caring. I love preparing food that feels like home, like comfort,