I’m Magdalena. I grew up in Poland, a country where hosting and gathering around the table with loved ones is part of who we are. Limited access to foreign ingredients taught me to be resourceful and creative. Crafting memorable meals from simple, high-quality ingredients.

As I pursued my scientific career in cancer research, I kept moving around. First, I moved to Portugal for a student exchange. After graduating, I lived in Belgium and eventually settled in New York City. My culinary world kept expanding. Each place I’ve lived has inspired me. I fuse seasonal and local ingredients with the comforting flavours of my Eastern European roots to create dishes that tell a story and bring people together.