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ABOUT CLAUDIA
Hello and welcome! I'm Claudia, a food blogger and founder of JoinYourLife4u, a cookbook author, and a food blogger with over 20 years of culinary experience. I'm dedicated to making home cooking simple, delicious, and approachable for every family. I live in Kent, UK, with my husband, my two daughters, and our French Bulldog, Otto.
My Culinary Roots
My culinary journey began in my childhood kitchen, where I eagerly assisted my mother and grandmother. This experience was deeply rooted in a tradition of homemade meals at my house, but was truly shaped by summers in my grandmother's countryside. There, most of the ingredients were sourced directly from my grandparents' farm, teaching us firsthand how everything was grown and emphasising the importance of seasonal produce. Autumn was the season for preserving food for winter in many forms: making pickles, jams, and vegetables in jars, crafting various spreads, and drying aromatic herbs for cooking and teas.
Later, as a mother, I wanted my own daughters to understand the importance of knowing what they eat, the provenance of produce, and the benefits of eating healthy. This mission fuels my commitment to simple, transparent home cooking.
Before becoming a food blogger, I spent a decade in banking and finance. This professional background instilled the structured, organised approach I now bring to recipe development and content creation, ensuring every recipe is clear, concise, and easy to follow.
As a self-taught cook, food blogger, and cookbook author, my mission is to make home cooking simple, delicious, and easy for everyone to enjoy. I'm excited to combine my love for cooking with my self-taught skills in photography, videography, and recipe development.
Honouring My Roots
I was born in Romania, and Romanian recipes will always hold a special place in my heart. Many of the dishes I share come from my mom and my grandmother, and I love giving them a simpler touch. It makes me happy to know that my Romanian readers from all over the world enjoy these easy, authentic versions just as much as I do.
My Cookbooks
If you love quick and easy cooking as much as I do, I've written a cookbook you'll enjoy-FAST.FRESH.FEAST!, featuring recipes you can make fast. (You can also grab my free e-book, The Top 10 Must-Try Recipes of 2024!, packed with dishes perfect for busy weeknights.)
Join me as we explore a wide range of easy-to-follow recipes, practical cooking techniques, and culinary inspiration that will elevate your meals. Let's make cooking enjoyable, nutritious, and delicious!
What you'll find here
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Fun Facts About Me
Born in Romania, Moldova to be exact, and moved to the UK 15 years ago.
Meet Otto! We have a gorgeous 6-year-old French Bulldog, and his name is Otto!
My Favourite Food is Romanian, most of all Stuffed Vine Leaves - Sarmale.
Worked in Banking, took a break to focus on family before starting my food blog.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Since my girls were little, I've loved cooking for them from scratch and taking photos of our meals together. I had so many recipes from my mom and grandma written in old notebooks that I kept losing, so I started the blog to keep them safe and give my daughters a place to revisit and remake their favourites. What began as a simple idea soon became my passion.
Yes, you're welcome to share them! Just make sure to link back to the original post on my blog and avoid copying the full recipe or photos. You can share a photo or a short snippet in your own words, but the full content should stay on my site.
You can use the recipe card on each post to easily print or save your favourite recipes. There's a print button on the card, and at the beginning of each post, there's also a box where you can send the recipe straight to your email for easy access.
My commitment to high-quality cooking has led to collaborations with brands like Cotswold Flour and Chocolate and Love, and partnerships with Hotpoint, Tefal, Whitworths Sugar and Nielsen-Massey. These collaborations reflect my deep passion for food and my ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality content.
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