Come on in!

Pode entrar pela porta da cozinha.

Would you like a slice of cake? I just baked it.

Here, within the pages of my kitchen journal, I intend to share recipes, food chronicles, and a glimpse into the story of my life—how I, following in Julia Child's footsteps, left the heart of the Brazilian Amazon, moved to snowy Boston, learned English through cookbooks, ended up winning a cooking competition, and eventually found myself stirring pots at Le Cordon Bleu Paris. Phew!

You can expect stories from my flavorful trips, city guides (highlighting their tastiest bits), and genuinely helpful culinary advice, so I hope you're hungry.

Feel free to ask for a second helping and reach out to me at hello@jainemackievicz.com. I always wear the biggest smile whenever I receive a message from my lovely readers.

Please, make yourself at home!

There's really not much more I can say, but to repeat the wise words of a woman I dearly admire:

Bon appétit!