Hi there, I’m Allie!
I’m the friendly face and flavor enthusiast behind Seasoned and Salted.
Growing up in a household where the aroma of freshly caught seafood mingled with the comforting scent of homemade meals, I couldn’t help but fall in love with the art of cooking. My dad, a seasoned fishmonger in Boston for over 35 years, and my mom, who could whip up a fantastic home-cooked meal like nobody else, played a big part in shaping my culinary journey.
And here’s a bit of magic in my culinary journey – Julia Child held me as a baby! Julia was a customer of my father’s, buying all her seafood from him. One day, my mom approached Julia with a new shrimp in one hand and me in the other. Instead of paying attention to the shrimp, Julia asked to hold the baby… That’s right, she held me! I like to think that some of her magic and gutsy attitude rubbed off on me.
My passion for cooking only grew..
Fast forward to my college days, when my roommate, Giana, and I would whip up dinner all the time together! I loved experimenting in our kitchen and cooked things like filet mignons basted in garlic butter, roasted asparagus, pasta, and our favorite, corned beef and cabbage!
In 2017, my boyfriend (now hubby) and I moved in together, reigniting my love for cooking. The challenge? Recreating those impromptu masterpieces from scratch. I’ve always had this quirky inability to follow a recipe to the letter. It led to a lot of thrown-together experiments and creations. That’s when recording my recipes took root, not just for others but as a lifeline for myself to replicate those delicious accidents.
Sharing my passion for travel and cooking:
Now, on the culinary map, I’ve explored many countries, taking cooking classes in France and Italy to name a few. These adventures have added a global taste to my recipes, a touch of authenticity inspired by kitchens worldwide.
I spent a lot of time at home (like everyone else) in 2020. I needed a hobby, and so Seasoned and Salted was born!
I’ve been twice!
I’m on a mission to bring restaurant-worthy recipes to your home kitchen. Think of it as “Globally inspired comfort food with a modern twist.” Each recipe is a story, a memory of a favorite restaurant, or a special trip abroad.
Speaking of adventures, my passion extends beyond the kitchen to exploring wine regions. Franschhoek, South Africa, stole my heart—it’s where we celebrated our honeymoon, surrounded by picturesque vineyards. It’s my favorite wine region! Always planning the next food and wine-centric adventure because life is too short for bland experiences!
Now, I reside in Hingham with my husband, Eric, our daughter, Charlotte, and our two golden retrievers, Duck and Goose. Join me in this flavorful journey, and let’s make every meal an unforgettable experience!
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