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Melissa’s Kitchen Masterlist

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Here’s my must-have list of kitchen essentials. Gizmos + gadgets, appliances, pots and pans, cookware, knives, and tabletop faves. For decades I’ve collected all your questions! The ones I get on social media, in DMs, emails and texts, from the blog, when I meet you or in our Secret Facebook Group. So I’ve decided to […]

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Sunday Strategies For Success

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Most people think of Monday as the first day of the week. But if we look at the story of creation … day 1, aka ground zero for Him was Sunday. Just like a tree needs strong roots to rise up and grow, I need a rock solid game plan to ensure the week ahead […]

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Must-Pack Travel Essentials

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I’ve spent a lot of time in the air and living out of suitcases. Nothing brings me more joy than visiting a foreign country and exploring new and exciting places and trying delicious food. But no matter where I go in the world…There are a few items you will always find in my luggage. Here’s […]

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Effortless Entertaining

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Over the years I have hosted small dinners and events that feed hundreds. I’ve cooked for Oscar winners, billionaires, Hollywood studios, friends and family. But no matter the size of the guest list, a successful party comes down to planning. I’m sharing the exact strategy I use every time I host. And I’m confident that […]

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Top Italy Travel Tips

Travel

“You may have the Universe if I can have Italy” – Giuseppe Verdi Italy is the most gorgeous country in the world to travel to. I guess that is why I decided I wanted to retire there. And over the past decade, I have crisscrossed this country eating my weight in pizza. And I still […]

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A Healthy Body Image

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I have often seen parents who have a poor relationship with food and body image, pass this onto their kids. This is not the relationship with food we want to create for our children.

You are brave, strong, courageous, capable, unique, magnificent and gorgeous.

It was solid faith that kept their fires burning all the years of hardship.

I’ve worn many hats over my lifetime, but none have brought me as much joy as being a mom.

During the summers I teach food lovers how to create mouth-watering dishes under the Tuscan sun. My cooking school is located in the hillsides of Tuscany, just an hour from Florence, 20 minutes from Pisa and super close to the Ocean. Come embrace the piano (slow) pace of Italian life. I cannot wait to see […]

When I enter the kitchen something magical happens to me.

Good health starts at the feet.

You are going to have show up every day rain or shine.

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Teatime was a big part of growing up in South Africa. My mom would whip together a fresh batch of scones whenever we had friends over.

I am grateful to every person who didn’t believe in me—they got me one step closer to my dreams.⁠

What if you just decided that you are enough?

Do you have a dream, but you have no clue how to attract it into your life? By virtue of the fact you are reading these words, you have been chosen to share your incredible, unique light with the world. But what are you doing with your life?

This Masterclass contains a roadmap to manifesting miracles. Your miracle exists in the universe already. It is waiting, with your name on it, for you to claim it. It’s just a matter of learning how to align yourself with it, so you can bring it to your doorstep.

I will share all the same tools I have used my entire life, to manifest my desires into my reality. You are unique, brilliant and powerful. By using the principles of this class you will co-create the life you have dreamed of. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started.

12 new chapters, 365 chances for each of us.

I'm Melissa, your host & tour guide.

A Food Network chef, author, mamma, eternal optimist, wannabe-mermaid, spice mixologist, and “dough therapist” (yep, it’s a thing)—

I'm also the founder of Susina Cucina, the gorgeous, Italian cooking school I manifested into my reality. I’m obsessed with Aperol spritzes, travel, and mouthwatering food… especially pizza and pasta.

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Food Netwok Chef, Melissa is dishing up delicious food and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for your soul.

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