I’m Lisa—a food photographer, recipe developer, and slow-living storyteller rooted in old-world tradition.
In my world, food is never just food.
It’s how we connect, how we celebrate, how we slow down and savor life’s simplest, richest moments.
It’s the homemade gnocchi on birthdays, the fresh basil from the garden, the laughter and stories passed around the table.
For the joy of gathering. For the stories we share around the table.
For the love of food.
I grew up in a large, loud Italian family where every moment worth remembering happened over food. Homemade gnocchi on my birthdays. Fresh tomato sauce simmering on the stove. Crowded tables, flour-stained aprons, and stories shared between bites. It wasn’t fancy—but it was full of laughter, flavor, and love.
I spent a decade living in Italy. From the vibrant heart of Rome to the little mountain village connecting with family and friends and getting back to my roots. I learned from women who never used recipe cards but knew everything from instinct, heart, and tradition.
To me–food was never just food—it was family, heritage, connection. And it still is.
And that’s what I want to bring to your table.
If I had to pinpoint where this all started, it would be around the kitchen table.
This work is how I share my love of food with the world—and I’d be honored to help you do the same.
For the love of food.
I say it often because it really is that simple. I believe in the magic that happens when we slow down, gather together, and share something made by hand. Whether it’s a homemade loaf of sourdough fresh from the oven, fresh pasta drying on the racks, or a pot of herbs on the patio, there’s beauty in the process and joy in the gathering.
My work is a reflection of that belief. It’s how I invite you into the story.
I help bloggers and content creators develop thoughtful, tested recipes that feel homemade and taste unforgettable. I style and photograph food in a way that captures its soul, and I write about the garden-to-table journey in my Substack for anyone craving a slower, more intentional life.
Why I Do What I Do
After a pretty serious health scare, I took my health into my own hands which included homemaking just about everything - including milling my own flour.
My loveable doodle pup Finn is my honorary kitchen assistant
I’ve never met a homemade sweet I didn’t like
I’m barefoot most of the time—and my kitchen smells like bread or basil
I grow peaches, nectarines, citrus, and even celery in my backyard garden
My birthday meal has been homemade gnocchi since I was 14 (yes, every year!)
A Few Things That Make Me... Me
GNOCCHI
MY GARDEN
GROUNDED
LOVE FOR SWEETS
FINN
HOMEMADE
A look back on the past twenty-five years
For 10 unforgettable years, I lived in the heart of the Italian countryside, where the rhythm of life followed the seasons and every meal was a celebration. Nestled in a small mountain village, I embraced the farm-to-table Italian lifestyle—harvesting garden herbs, simmering rustic sauces, and learning the art of slow, soulful cooking. This chapter of my life rooted me in the traditions of homemade Italian food, where every recipe starts with love and ends with a shared table.
2000-2010
Earning my Holistic Nutrition Educator certification was a turning point in how I approached food, health, and healing. I dove deep into the connection between nourishment and well-being—learning how whole foods, mindful eating, and seasonal ingredients can support vibrant living. It gave me the language to express what I already felt in my bones: that food is medicine, and that a well-fed life is a deeply rooted one.
2012
It all began in the backyard with a humble patch of soil and a big dream. In 2013, I planted my first garden, not knowing it would change my life. From tomatoes to zucchini, I learned how to grow with the seasons, connect with the earth, and bring fresh, organic produce straight to my kitchen.
2013
quite the journey!
Living in italy
started gardening
holistic nutrition certification
In 2018, I was gifted my first digital camera and never looked back. That first food photo sparked a new kind of storytelling—one where light, texture, and emotion came together to celebrate the beauty of homemade meals. It was the start of my journey into editorial food photography.
2018
In 2024, My Weathered Table officially bloomed. A culmination of everything I’ve planted, photographed, and poured my soul into, this brand brings together farm-to-table recipes, seasonal storytelling, garden wisdom, and moody food photography—all rooted in slow living and old-world charm.
2024
delish!
quite the journey!
By 2014, I found myself creating recipes from scratch—rooted in my garden, guided by flavor, and driven by a deep desire to share real food with heart. Every dish was an experiment in love and seasonal simplicity, laying the groundwork for everything I do today.
2014
the start of
something good
started recipe developing
my first food photo
cimini creations was born
Finn is the paw-sitively lovable soul of Cimini Creations. As our loyal garden guardian and Chief Morale Officer, he brings joy, laughter, and muddy paw prints to every workday. Whether he’s sunbathing by the herbs, chasing butterflies through the zucchini patch, or supervising photo shoots from his favorite spot in the kitchen studio, Finn keeps the vibe relaxed and the spirits high. He’s especially passionate about taste-testing fallen veggies and offering emotional support during long editing days. His favorite things? Sniffing basil, naps in the studio, and being featured in reels (treats required).
Finn | Studio Pup, Chief Morale Officer & Garden Guardian
Keira is the vibrant voice behind our social media storytelling at Cimini Creations. As our in-house Social Media Content Creator, she crafts scroll-stopping reels, garden-to-table lifestyle content, and seasonal recipe features that reflect the heart of our organic kitchen studio. With a keen eye for trends and a passion for slow living, Keira brings our homemade world to life—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, cozy cooking days, and everyday inspiration from our seasonal garden. Her creative direction helps us grow an engaged online community that craves authentic, nourishing content.
Keira | Social Media Content Creator at Cimini Creations
It’s not just me cooking things up in this kitchen!
Meet the Team
Food is how I connect, how I create, and how I celebrate. It’s how I remember the people who came before me and how I care for the ones I love now. Whether it’s passed down, made up on the fly, or something brand new, food brings people together.
And that’s exactly what I want to help you do, too.
Contact Me
Whether you’re looking for custom recipes, cozy visuals, or a creative partner who gets the heart behind homemade, I’m so glad you’re here.
Come on in. Pull up a chair. Let’s get to work.
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