My love for Peruvian food
I grew up in the Netherlands with a Peruvian mother and a Dutch father who taught me the values and standards from both countries. As my parents lived in various countries, we were lucky to have been brought up with a diversity of food cultures: the Italian, the Mexican, the Venezuelan and the Dutch. However, my heart is with the Peruvian cuisine.
Learning about traditional Peruvian dishes
I was always very fascinated when my mother prepared traditional Peruvian dishes. So I watched and learned. My fascination actually started as a little girl while sitting on the kitchen counter, watching my mother cook and the vibrant energy of my family around the dinner table. Loud and lively.
My Peruvian family is a mix of mainly Italian immigrants and indigenous people. Like many Peruvians, we are ‘fusion’ and a true representation of the popular fusion kitchens in Peru today.
My mission: “I want to share our wonderful Peruvian cuisine in an accessible way with everyone”
In 2008, I spent several months in Peru. It was a big adventure and the love for my mother’s country grew day by day. The following nine years, I travelled back to Peru many times to fuel this feeling. 2017 was the turning point. I started cevicheceviche with the aim to promote the Peruvian cuisine by giving workshops, sharing stories, writing cookbooks and making chili sauces. It has been a wonderful journey so far!
I live with my partner in the Jordaan, Amsterdam. Every year I try to travel to Peru to experience and research new things. I'm living my cevicheceviche dream!
