Hello! I'm Sandra Martinelli, a Culinary Content Creator born, raised, and residing in Northern California with my husband Philip. I grew up in a multigenerational Vietnamese-American home and attribute my love for Vietnamese flavors to my family’s home-cooked meals. My culinary journey is a unique blend of nostalgic flavors from my Vietnamese heritage and my love of Italian cuisine, Vietalian fusion. My kitchen memories often transport me back to when I watched my mom and bà (grandma) wrap and roll Vietnamese egg rolls on our kitchen island. I've been fortunate enough to refine my culinary skills in classes across Italian cities, including Rome, Bologna, Florence, Verona, and Genova, but the soul of home cooking defines my style. My approach to recipe creation revolves around experimentation and the fusion of diverse ingredients. It started in 2021 when I began documenting my culinary journey through videos and building a social media community. This community, eager to learn about Vietnamese and Italian cuisines, enriched my life. Through these pages, I want to introduce you to my Vietalian fusion dishes and celebrate the art of home cooking, spanning from delightful starters to robust main courses, quick meals, and sinful desserts. Remember, my recipes are more guidelines than rules. Over time, cooking transforms from a chore to an intuitive dance. Always measure with your heart!