About Me

Ciao! My name is Luca Moretti, and I’m a 48-year-old chef living in the sun-kissed hills of Umbria, Italy. I was born and raised here, in a small town where the olive trees grow older than the houses and where food is more than just sustenance it’s a celebration, a memory, a love letter passed down through generations.

My earliest memories are bathed in the aromas of my Nonna’s kitchen. She had hands that knew how to knead dough like they were shaping destiny itself. Watching her turn simple flour, eggs, and water into silky sheets of pasta was nothing short of magic. I didn’t know it then, but that was where my story as a cook truly began.

I never went to a fancy culinary school, and I don’t wear tall white hats. What I have is a lifetime of hands-on experience, a garden that provides my seasonal inspiration, and a heart that beats a little faster when a risotto comes out just right. I’ve run a small trattoria in Perugia for over twenty years now, serving dishes that speak of tradition with just a whisper of playful invention. Sometimes it’s wild boar ragù simmered with juniper berries; other times, it’s simply roasted tomatoes from my backyard, a splash of olive oil, and torn basil over fresh tagliatelle.

Cooking at home is where the soul of Italian cuisine lives. You don’t need a brigade of sous-chefs or exotic gadgets to make something unforgettable. What you do need is curiosity, a respect for ingredients, and the courage to make mistakes. Some of my best dishes came from errors like the time I burnt the pine nuts and discovered a nutty depth that became the star of my pesto.

To all you home cooks out there, know this: the kitchen is not a place for perfection; it’s a place for love. If you cook with joy, that feeling finds its way to the plate. I hope my stories, my recipes, and my little culinary adventures inspire you to make your own delicious memories.

From my kitchen to yours, always with amore.

Luca