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— FROM OUR KITCHEN TO YOURS

Good food.
Better together.

From Romania and Italy to California, South Korea, and Okinawa, Japan, I’ve learned that cooking together can nourish our bodies and bring generations closer.

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✳   A cooking journey across five places and many shared tables
Mira and her daughter Daciana together in their teaching kitchen
Rustic Romanian bread from Mira’s class
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THE STORY

I learned to cook beside my grandmother in Romania, then spent ten years in Italy falling in love with its food. My family’s journey took us through California, South Korea, and Okinawa, Japan. Those places inspired my love of Blue Zone living: wonderful, nourishing recipes, time together, and everyday habits that support health and connection. I want people to feel confident cooking together, pass family traditions to the next generation, and find more meaning around the table.

RomaniaItalyCaliforniaSouth KoreaOkinawa, Japan
With love,
Mira
DECEMBER 5, 2026 · LIVE ONLINE

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Tagliatelle & Ragù from Scratch.

Fresh handmade tagliatelle ribbons and pasta dough beside a manual pasta machine

Cook along with me in a relaxed, hands-on online pasta workshop. I learned to cook in Italy, and I’m excited to share what I learned there. Together, we’ll make fresh tagliatelle and a rich ragù from scratch, with step-by-step guidance from mixing and resting the dough to rolling, cutting, and bringing the pasta and sauce together. Beginners are welcome.

Saturday, December 5, 2026
5–7:30 p.m. Central Time (Mississippi)
$35 per household · 2½ hours

Details

Join me live from your own kitchen and cook along at your own pace. You’ll learn how to prepare fresh pasta dough, roll and cut tagliatelle, and make a flavorful ragù to serve with it. The workshop is designed for home cooks, including beginners.

What’s included
  • 2½ hours of live, step-by-step instruction with Mira.
  • Guidance for making fresh tagliatelle and ragù from scratch.
  • A digital recipe, ingredient list, and equipment checklist emailed after booking so you can prepare before class.
  • One household booking covers everyone cooking together in the same home.
What’s not included
  • Ingredients and kitchen equipment. You’ll purchase these separately using the list sent after booking.
Additional information
  • The class is online. The meeting link and preparation information will be emailed before the workshop.
  • Please have your ingredients and equipment ready when you join.
  • If people are joining from separate households, each household should book its own place.
Cancellation, rescheduling & refunds
  • Email Mira at least 4 days before the workshop to cancel for a full refund through Square to your original payment method, or to reschedule once at no extra charge.
  • For cancellations made 48 hours to 4 days before class, refunds are not available. If illness or an emergency prevents you from attending, email as soon as possible; one reschedule may be offered for a 50% rescheduling fee, subject to availability.
  • Cancellations made less than 48 hours before class and no-shows are not refundable or eligible for rescheduling.
  • If Mira must cancel or change the workshop, you may choose a full refund through Square or a rescheduled date.

To request a cancellation or reschedule, email Mira using the contact link on this website and include the name on your booking.

Book the online workshop · $35
Mira and Daciana in a teaching kitchen, with adult students making fresh pasta around them
Illustrative class scene, edited from Mira’s original photo.
— THE CLASS TABLE

Find your next favorite.

Roll pasta, bake bread, make dessert, and share the joy. Choose a class, then choose your date on the booking page.

Aprons on, let's begin! ↙

New: Live Online Tagliatelle & Ragù Workshop · December 5, 5–7:30 p.m. Central · $35 per household. See workshop and book

In-person classes are at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center ↗. Prices shown are class fees; online checkout there adds a 5% card service charge. Confirm availability and policies on the booking page.

— FROM MIRA'S KITCHEN

A little more to share.

Simple recipes and the small lessons that make cooking feel like home.

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Seven colorful breakfast ideas with eggs, avocado, yogurt, fruit, and vegetablesHEALTHY BREAKFAST IDEAS7 breakfasts for strength & everyday energyEggs, avocado, oats, yogurt and more—with calories, protein and carbs for each. See all seven ↗Five colorful post-workout lunch ideasSIMPLE POST-WORKOUT LUNCHES5 easy meals after trainingChicken and rice, tuna and beans, turkey wrap, salmon and potatoes, and beef pasta—with calories, protein, and carbs. See all five ↗
06 / RECIPE ITALIAN BEACH FAVORITE
Branzino baked in a sea salt crust with lemon and parsley

Branzino in a salt crust

I used to eat this in Italy after a day at a Mediterranean beach. Easy, delicious, and a must-try! You can use whole sea bream or snapper, too.

See the full recipe ↗
05 / RECIPE ITALIAN FAMILY FAVORITE
Pasta coated in glossy fresh tomato sauce with basil

Sugo di pomodoro

One of my favorite pasta sauces, made with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and a tiny optional pinch of sugar.

See the full recipe ↗
04 / RECIPE ROMANIAN COMFORT
Colorful Romanian meatball soup with dill, sour cream, and hot pepper

Ciorbă de perișoare

My Romanian meatball soup starts with bones for a rich broth and has plenty of dill in the meatballs. Serve with sour cream and spicy pepper.

See the full recipe ↗
03 / RECIPE ROMANIAN TRADITION
Romanian cozonac with a fine walnut and cocoa swirl and plain golden top

Romanian cozonac

A soft holiday bread filled with finely ground walnuts and cocoa, from my grandmother’s kitchen to ours.

See the full recipe ↗
01 / RECIPE FAMILY FAVORITE
Soft homemade flour tortillas stacked on a wooden board

Soft flour tortillas

Five ingredients, fourteen tender tortillas, and a simple method you can make by hand or with a mixer.

See the full recipe ↗
02 / RECIPE ROMANIAN KITCHEN
A jar of homemade beef tallow in a rustic kitchen

Homemade beef tallow

Render beef fat slowly into a clean cooking fat—seu de vită in Romanian.

See the full recipe ↗
KITCHEN NOTES ✳

Little things,
big difference.

  • 01 Let fresh bread cool on a rack so its crust stays crisp.
  • 02 Rest pasta dough before rolling it thin.
  • 03 Save a cup of pasta water to bring a sauce together.
— FOOD & MOVEMENT WITH MIRA

A Mediterranean day for strength.

Real meals, regular movement, and room to enjoy life. This is one example day for someone training to build muscle. Portions are flexible; your needs depend on your body, activity, and goals.

Mediterranean-style chicken, tuna, salmon, wrap, and pasta meals
ONE EXAMPLE DAYAbout 2,030 calories
PROTEIN136 g
CARBS171 g
FATS90 g
Five meals for one day. Nutrition values are approximate per meal.
MealWhat to eatCaloriesProteinCarbsFats
BreakfastAvocado egg toast: whole-grain bread, 2 eggs, ⅓ avocado, ⅓ cup whole-milk cottage cheese, tomatoes.41526 g29 g22 g
LunchChicken rice bowl: 4 oz cooked chicken, 1 cup rice, cucumber, tomatoes, lemon, 1 tsp olive oil.48040 g55 g11 g
Snack¾ cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, berries, ½ oz walnuts, and 1 tsp honey.35017 g31 g17 g
Dinner5 oz salmon, 200 g roasted potatoes, green beans, lemon, dill, and 1 tsp olive oil.52540 g43 g22 g
Evening biteGreek salad: 1 hard-boiled egg, 1 oz feta, cucumber, tomato, 5 olives, lemon, and 1 tsp olive oil.26013 g13 g18 g

Muscle gain with moderation: Pair meals like these with consistent strength training. If you need more food for your goal, add a little more rice, potato, pita, or olive oil. Enjoy family meals and treats, too; one meal does not define your progress.

Numbers are rounded estimates, not a personal calorie prescription. Ingredients and brands change the totals. See USDA FoodData Central for food composition and an sports nutrition position stand for general protein guidance.

7 healthy breakfast ideas ↗5 simple post-workout lunches ↗
— MIRA'S PICKS

My kitchen favorites.

Find my Amazon links together in one place.

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