My journey to creating Monalilianna began with my own birth story – one that highlights how maternal healthcare often falls short of what mothers truly need.   

 

Born at 33 weeks through an emergency C-section, I spent my first month of life in the hospital, while my mother recovered from achallenging pregnancy that could have been prevented with better maternal care protocols.  

 

This experience opened my eyes to a crucial truth: despite all our medical advances, maternal care remains underserved and often overlooks traditional wisdom that has supported mothers for generations.

 

In many cultures, women once had entire villages supporting them through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Today, especially for those of us far from our families and traditional support systems, that village has disappeared.   

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I combine my diverse culinary expertise with the wisdom of traditional practices to craft meals that are as healing as they are delicious. Having lived in Asia and studied Ayurveda with a deep focus on postpartum wellness, and with my French roots that taught me to cherish the art of savoring and sourcing quality ingredients, I bring a global, nurturing touch to every dish I create for you.