I needed a change and I wanted to do it for my mother, to prove that I could really make it

San Matteo became like a second family to me

There were huge stereotypes against female pizza-makers

I love learning about different cultures through food.

Sometimes, before my shift starts, I’ll bake some dough and fill it with Nutella to make myself and Marika (Ciro’s daughter who also works at the restaurant, ed.) some breakfast