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your home."

A woman in a blue polka-dot dress standing at a dining table, looking down at a chocolate cake on a glass cake stand, in a bright room with a window and white cabinets in the background.

Meet Melissa Norton

I love feeding people incredible food, and after studying traditional, regional Italian cuisine in Italy where local ingredients reign supreme - I knew I needed to bring my own version of this magic home to California.

My passion for culinary storytelling has manifested in recipes and experiences you can create from your own home.

Curating cuisine for:

  • Dining table set outdoors with a white tablecloth, ceramic pitchers, plates of food, wine bottles, glasses, greenery, and a natural background.
  • A table set for a meal with various dishes, including a pie with figs and herbs, a dish of ravioli, and a plate with a stuffed vegetable. There is a glass of red wine and a garden salad. The table is decorated with greenery, a knife and fork, and decorative bottles on a wooden tray.
  • Three women enjoying an outdoor meal, one woman slicing fruit, others seated at a table with plates, wine, and food, surrounded by greenery.
  • A plated dish garnished with edible flowers on a dining table set for a meal, with a glass of red wine nearby.

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A woman with long brown hair kneeling on a rocky ground near a lush green bush, holding a small flower close to her nose.
Person pouring olive oil onto sliced bread and food on a plate, with a wine bottle in the background.
Woman standing in a cozy kitchen near a wooden table, looking at a shelf with jars and dried chili peppers hanging.
A woman kneading dough on a round wooden cutting board. The dough is floured, and she is using her hands to mix or knead it. She is wearing a white top and light blue apron.
A cheese pizza on a glass cake stand on a decorated dining table with green leaves, white cloth napkins, glasses of drinks, and tableware.
A table set outdoors with a white tablecloth, featuring a wooden serving board with pears, a glass of red wine, and a slice of tart on a decorative plate. The table includes floral arrangements, decorative teapots, and additional plates and cutlery.

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Love Notes

  • “I had a slice of the olive oil cake for dessert and now I’m having a slice for breakfast... it is SO good. If you make them again please automatically sign me up for another!”

  • “I am Italian, and your pizza dough is probably the best I’ve ever tasted. Bravo:)”

  • “Can’t wait to order again. But I may need a bottle of the pesto sauce. My 2yr old kept asking for more green pasta!”

  • “I feel like I know you from the imprints of your thumbs in the orecchiette!!!!”

  • “This is the best thing I’ve ever eaten. And the tastiest thing my oven will ever cook.”