Gabriella Lepore is a foodie and loves to travel and immerse herself in a new culture. She grew up in a traditional American-Italian family, surrounded by the warm smells of roasted tomato sauce. Her grandmother was a huge influence on Gabriella’s cooking. After school, Gabriella would watch her cook for the family. These early childhood memories are how Gabriella first got interested in cooking. With her family, she has tried to provide a modern twist on Italian classics!

Working as an independent freelancer, she has spent several months in France, Spain, Morocco, Viet-Nam and South Africa in the past years. She adores experiencing different foods and cultures to see how to improve her cooking. Her adventure-seeking personality has led her to explore many areas of the world, but her favorite cuisine remains her native Italian. This simple cuisine has captured her heart ever since she was a little girl. Her cookbooks feature the familiar tastes of Italy and other cuisines she had the pleasure to discover.