About Me
Hi there! I’m Christina Christofi.
I love creating recipes that are easy, budget-friendly, and full of flavor, using ingredients we already have at home.
To me, cooking isn’t just about recipes — it’s about creativity, company, and beautiful moments around the table.
At home, I’m always greeted by my chubby dog and my greedy cat, who make sure nothing ever goes… untasted!
How It All Began
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2014
It all started with a dream.
I secretly studied behind my parents’ backs to get into culinary school. I knew this was what I truly wanted to do.
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2015
The beginning of the journey.
I got into culinary school and started learning everything I loved about the world of gastronomy.
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2017
The first experience abroad.
After graduating, I worked in Cassis, France, where I got to know Mediterranean cuisine more deeply and gained valuable experience.
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2020
Studies in England.
I continued my studies in England, developing my knowledge and techniques further.
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2023
MasterChef Cyprus.
I took part in MasterChef Cyprus and made it all the way to the grand final. It was an experience that opened new doors for me and gave me even greater strength to keep going.
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2025
A dream came true.
My first cookbook, “Fagitares,” was released, and I opened my own restaurant, MAZEMA, in the center of Limassol, where we bring together Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine.
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Today
The journey continues.
I keep creating new recipes, cooking, sharing my ideas, and doing what I love most: bringing people together around a beautiful table.
THE SQUAD
Rafaella
Rafaella is my personal assistant — if you ever get a reply from me within two minutes, it's probably her behind the scenes. She's the queen of emails and arrangements, while also following me into pretty much every new idea I decide to turn into reality. In her free time, you'll find her with her dog, Niro, who is convinced he's the real boss of the house.
Nina
Nina is our graphic designer, and every funky element you see on this page is hers! I trust her taste completely, which is why she often joins me on various projects, like my cookbook. But during video call meetings, we’re never alone! On her screen, her cat Tiger always makes an appearance, and on mine, it’s my cat Toastakis, who both always have an opinion on everything.
Andreas
Andreas, our talented web designer, is the person behind all the delicious visuals you see here! He makes sure everything goes live perfectly, with attention to detail and a passion for his work. In his free time, he’s hard to find… because he’s lost in the rhythm of the “bachata”!
Kyriaki & Stella
Then there are the two wonderful women behind the production of my book! Stella, the photographer (on the right), started as a chef and surely knows how to eat well (maybe that’s why I chose her in the first place!). Kyriaki, or Kyri (on the left), is the “chef” of page layout, and her work is always flawless. At our first meeting, we ate taramosalata and mussels, and that’s when I knew we were the perfect team!
Anthoula
Anthoula is the creator behind most of the plates and bowls you see in the recipes, all crafted with passion and clay. I keep bringing her new ideas for clay projects, and she listens to me with a smile, never saying a word! If you ever visit her studio, you’ll see that the plants there have started stealing the show (and will soon surpass the ceramics!). Perhaps the biggest food lover I know, she wakes up and goes to bed with food on her mind!
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