Hey, I’m Olivia Ribas
I’m originally from Brazil, but I’ve been living in Canada for years now with my Canadian husband, Pierre, and our adorable boy, Thomas (AKA Tomtom).
I got inspired to learn how to cook homemade and wholesome dishes after my husband discovered that his glycemic level was high. Then, I took Culinary Classes at George Brown College in Toronto and Food Photography Courses also at George Brown College in 2013.
A year later, I launched Primavera Kitchen and it has changed my life for the better. Just two years after that, I quit my full-time teaching job to run my site exclusively.
I started testing and cooking my recipes in a tiny downtown Toronto condo, which I loved. But as my site and family grew, we needed more space. So, we moved to a family-friendly area in Toronto to build our dream home.
We designed our whole house around the kitchen because it’s the heart of our home and where we spend most of our days. It’s a beautiful home, so much so that it was featured in the popular Canadian magazine House and Home. They showcased photos of the entire house, including my fabulous pantry, and my wooden kitchen island. They even did a whole tour of our home for their YouTube channel.
Now, I develop and test my recipes for all of you in this gorgeous kitchen, which fills me with immense gratitude as I see millions of people visit my site each month to find easy recipes—perfect for quick dinners and everyday family-friendly cooking with fresh ingredients.
About The Recipes
Here you’ll find easy, tasty recipes made with fresh, seasonal, and wholesome ingredients that your whole family will love.
My goal is to keep things simple yet packed with flavor—no complicated steps, just good food that’s fun to make and helps you enjoy something nutritious without sacrificing taste!
We’re not exactly a “diet blog,” but we do have recipes for all kinds of eating styles—whether you’re into Whole30, paleo, keto, vegan, gluten-free, or just looking for something that fits your needs!
I hope I can inspire you to cook homemade dishes and see that cooking does not have to be complicated. In fact, it can be fun 👩🍳💚😍
Olivia’s Favorite Recipes
Looking To Collaborate?
Primavera Kitchen reaches over 1 million readers a month and a community of people who love making healthy uncomplicated meals, using simple and affordable ingredients. If you’re a brand looking to work together, shoot us an email, and let’s chat!
For partnerships & media requests get in touch at olivia@primaverakitchen.com
Testimonials
“Your recipes are my favourites. Many of them are my weekly “go to’s.” Always healthy and easy (I hate difficult & complicated recipes!) I love your family feeling and dedication to your blog.
– Penny
(ps: love your new house too!)”
“I love Primavera Kitchen because it consistently delivers fast, easy, nutritious and delicious recipes for meals. PK is one of my “go to” destinations for new ideas.”
– Peter Bour
“I love to read all your recipes. They are affordable and delicious of course. Made with ingredients I mostly have in my pantry.”
– Mary Ann
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