About Me!
First I would like to thank you for coming and visiting. It makes me very happy to read your lovely comments and have the chance to visit you back; I have found amazing people through this blog.
My name is Anna, I write and photograph the Chefwanabe site. I’m a Brazilian expatriate living in New york City but was lucky enough to have already lived in Sydney Australia for 3 years (I miss you terribly Ozzys) and in Los Angeles for 2 .
I love to travel and try different country foods. I love to cook; as much as I love to eat, I love to cook things like pizza, pastas and breads made entirely by scratch. And that’s probably because of my Italian ancestors. I’m a cookbook addict I can’t resist them I own more than 850 recipe books ( and this number just keeps growing somehow).
The majority of the recipes here are my original recreations. There are a few family recipes and some adaptations of existing recipes. I’m not a chef or professional cook.But I have studied the subject extensively. My approach to food is use seasonal, fresh products. You can totally spot me at the Farmer’s Market photographing and choosing my next ingredients for my meals. Because I believe the best ingredients make the best food.
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Here are some of my paintings. That’s how I relax and help myself get rid of my Tantrums.
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What lovely paintings, sorry I did not see these before…Love your site, and when you get a moment we have an award that we would like to share with you
Thanks for sharing about yourself! Next time I go to LA will definitely have to check out the markets. Looking forward to following your yummy recipes!!
PS: just don’t know while e-mail subscriptions don’t work with your blog
Shabby? Never! As sweet as always, with the same shiny smile…
Hey Anna!
So glad I stumbled upon your site. I love it. You’ve got such amazing talent doing all the things you do.. especially your paintings! I’m in love with them!
Soooooooo Sorry guys, this afternoon I almost lost half of June and the whole posts of July, we could restore the posts. but all the sweet, lovely comments were gone. So, so, sorry.
Beautiful artwork….I love the colors! I wish I could draw – my blog partner Stacie doodles on our blog as well and it’s quite cute and lovely.
Thank you Yujai, I know… we have so many FM here I haven’t seen all of them yet. I loved your blog, you have delicious cakes there.
Love your food and photography! Had to try your recipes sometime next week
I am jealous that you guys have so many farmers markets in LA too…..!!
Thanks Kathleen, I didn’t draw the the heather But I made the design of the site, and them I had help from a programer to make small changes to the template. Don’t even get me started about missing Sydney…. everyday I have to find strength to not pack my luggages and go back. I absolutely love that place.
Anna,
LOVE your site and honestly, I am not at all Italian, but I swear we could be related. I love your art work as well and wondered if you drew those darling characters on your header. Really cute work. Not to mention the recipes. I just discovered you today with your Zuc Recipe. Incredible, just great. Thanks for the inspiration. Can’t wait to try it.
Kathleen
PS I lived in Sydney for 3 years too and STILL miss it. Was a long time ago! Happy June and I will look for you next time I am in S. Cal. Farmers Markets.
I’m debating which is better… your pictures or your recipes. Love what you’re doing and how you’re presenting it. I think I’m heading out to a farmers market today after seeing so many of you amazing pics.
happy cooking
chris
Thanks Antoanet, I love peruvian food, yes, we could meet at the Farmer’s Market, I go every Wednesday to Santa Monica FM and Sundays to Hollywood FM. Just send me an Email and we talk.
Hello Anna! I loved the photos in your site!
I recently started a blog myself, and the more I research others, I’ve noticed many give up! I’m glad you’ve continued blogging…
Maybe we can meet up sometime? I’m also in LA, just moved from Florida last August. I lived there 9 years, and before that I grew up in Peru…
We have a few things in common… I also paint!
Keep up your great work!
Thanks Sally, I would love that.
Hi there! Would love to feature your blog on sisterwoman.com. Good stuff. And of course, your blog would include link back to your site. Thanks…
Thank you so much M, your site is lovely. Loved the ricotta dumplings.
Hi Anna, I just found your blog…..you’re so creative….cooking, photography…..and painting…..love it!
Thanks Chen, Here is my emails: or also .
Is there is a way to contact you by mail by the way?
Hi
Saw your blog at foodbuzz and had to pay a visit .
You cook wonderful and your skills in painting are as good
Thanks Dhale, I love your blog too, how do you like NY?
Hi Anna,
Love your blog and so glad to be friends on Foodbuzz! I’ve been a California girl all my life up until a year ago when I moved to NYC and what a change it’s been! t’s so great to read about your adventures in my old stomping ground. I always loved visiting the Hollywood farmers market especially with the typical sunny LA weather.
Looking forward to following
Thank you Patricia, I’m happy you liked it. I love your blog too.
This is so nice – I’m a Brazilian, born, raised and living in Sao Paulo. Your blog is absolutely beautiful and I’m really glad I’ve found it!
Thanks Astrid, I’m happy you liked it, It’s been a loooong long time since I painted anything. I miss it.
Hi! I got so excited when I saw your paintings! It is what I do to get rid of my tantrums, too! Painting is definately my therapy. It is nice to see another food blogger that has some art, too.
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you lisa,
What an amazing talent you are! I adore your website!!
Be blessed,
Lisa
Hi Divina, thank you so much, and if you ever go to Brazil I totally recommend “Fernando de Noronha” It’s a paradise. Google it for images.
Hello Anna. I want to visit Brazil one day. Your painting are really amazing. You have great photos too.
Hi,
I’m glad that I came across your blog. You have some very useful and interesting posts there. I will put a link to your blog from my site, if this is okay with you.
I help run a store called HiSunglasses.com; it’s not really a big one, but it’s getting there. Please have a look. If you could possibly place a small link of my site, that would be really great.
Have a great day and hope to hear from you.
Happy blogging.
Para falar a verdade estou puxando os cabelos de medo de aviao. ai,ai,ai,….
Bem que gostaria de ir… É só nao pegar o vôo da Oceanic, do Lost…
Vc tem que vir P/ NY. Comiditchas nao viajam bem.
Quero experimentar estas comiditchas!
Thank you Joanna, that’s so sweet. Show us your paintings… Are you at craftgawker?
Anna, Thank you for being your fabulous self and sharing your wonderful recipes. I, too, am a painter and “chef wannabe,” so I’m very happy to have stumbled onto your blog, thanks to Foodgawker. Can’t wait to try your pasta with roasted veggies! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Thanks Ashd, I loved your site too.
Your images are the foxiest! I love it!!
Hi Erica, Thank you, I loved your Cazuela de Mariscos Recipe, Definitely going to try.
I love your site!
I write a blog in English, but my first language is spanish so I really understand how do you feel.
Hello,
I visited your website and I am very much impressed with your hardwork on it. I was wondering if can add a link to your website on my resource page at mexicovacationtravels.com. I am trying to link with websites that my visitors might find useful and visit them when they leave our site. And also if you think my site is worthy, maybe you can link back to it. If that is fine with you, Please send me the title and URL you wanted me to use for your link and I’ll send you mine on my next reply. I will be looking forward to your reply. Take care and thanks.
Luis
Thanks Eric, I liked Your bagel cream cheese and sausage idea.
Love the layout and the recipes you have on here. I like how you get straight to the point.
Thanks for sharing,
Eric
Thanks Jen I’m glad you liked, and Chelsea Market is great, I only think their produce is a bit lousy, they could do better. Than it would be perfect.
Your site is wonderful – I really love your photography. I love reading blogs by people who live in New York… it’s one of my favorite places to visit. I love to go to Chelsea Market when I’m in the city and just wander around… Not living in the city, there aren’t too many options other than the regular old grocery store around here.
Looking forward to reading more of your blog!
Hi Anna, could you let me know your email address?
Hi Sharon, I’m Glad you liked it, Nava is the best PR ever.
Hi Anna! It’s Sharon. Your husbands mother told me about your website. Your blogs are very interesting and I did happen to steal a recipe. Please tell Sam I said hello. Love, love, love you guys. We’ll see you in December… can’t wait! xoxoxo
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