About

Hello, I’m Irini, a freelance food writer and recipe developer based in Dubai.

After completing my qualification in health coaching, I created this site as a source of inspiration to others wanting to create simple and nutritious family meals.

A Mediterranean inspired life

I am South African-Cypriot and my recipes are mostly influenced by Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. I source most of my ingredients locally and prefer organic produce. If these are the kind of recipes you're looking for, then you've come to the right place!

Mediterranean cuisine is based on the principle of eating mostly local vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains, with some fresh fish, poultry or meat occasionally. It is not a diet heavy on meat, but rather focuses on what is grown locally in the region. The food is very family-friendly as children usually eat the same food as their parents and can be tailored to vegetarians and vegans.

BACKGROUND

I started out in the corporate world, working in the chemical industry and completed my Bachelor's degree in Business Management. A decade later, I left that industry for one that is more aligned to my own beliefs and a more balanced lifestyle. I now work as a freelance writer, specialising in healthy foods and recipes for the whole family. As a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, wife and mother, I understand the dynamics of being time-limited and trying to cook nourishing meals for my family.

featured in

BBC Good Food Middle East, Choose Wisely Sustainable Fish Recipes Cookbook (Emirates Nature-WWF), FoodeMag dxb, the 58th floor.