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About Me

Hi, I am Maria.

I am a dedicated food and wine fiend, health seeker, Italophile, cook, Mama, lover, friend, partner, traveller, bella vita enthusiast, fashion lover, yoga nerd, beach fanatic, surf widow and business builder/advisor.

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Originally a New Zealander, (grew up on an amazing vineyard in the family business)  I have lived, worked and built businesses in the UK for nearly 20 years, as well as living on and off in Italy for number of years, San Francisco, Milan, Southern France, a stint on a super yacht as a cook and a work and play year in Bali.

 

Love to travel but also having lived in a number of countries- love to embrace any place am in– immersing myself in events and the local food, dining, cultural, arts and start up scene. 

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I love connecting people and get a real buzz from building networks and businesses. My ‘day job’ lets me do that but this little blog is a nod to things I love. Food, Travel and sharing tips so that other "people like us" can enjoy! Maria Does Delicious. Enjoy. La Bella Vita awaits.

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© 2021 MariaDoesDelicious

About Maria does Delicious.

 

This site was born when I was living in Italy. It was just me wanting to record all the places I loved, delicious things tasted or cooked and experiences had -and it literally started as an email list.

 The first was 'A guide for Roma: Maria style'. It was a combination of tips from my Roman friends, a Roman ex-boyfriend, my old boss (total foodie from Naples), a few obsessed foodies and me!

 I passed it on to a friend, who passed it on to another, and then I soon was getting requests from all over the world for other tips from "people like us (PLU's)" who wanted to know where to go, eat, stay, shop and most importantly dine!....So Maria does Delicious was born! 

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