Hi there!
If you don’t know me I’m Eli (short for Elisabet). I am a food writer and photographer from Barcelona, Spain that now resides in Boston, USA.
Since finishing uni I’ve travelled all around the world to research different gastronomies and their ingredients. I have lived in Italy, China, Thailand (where I met my husband Ross), Hungary and in 2023 I moved to the U.S.
I’ve also taught myself photography and food styling (it was one of my best “pandemic” decisions!) and I have a Master’s Degree in Food Journalism and Communications by the Basque Culinary Center. You can check my portfolio here.
When I was living in South East Asia I lauched Canela Limón Chile, a website in Spanish where I have been writing about different food regions, their most identitary dishes and the ingredients that connect them all. It’s in a corner of the Internet, so not many people have reached it, but it led me to give a lecture in Harvard!
What you’ll find in My Cup of Tea
Here I’ll be sharing weekly articles every Thursday on the following topics:
Easy recipies that I love inspired by seasonal flavors and my own Catalan heritage.
Photography tips that you can apply even if you don’t have a professional camera.
Food writing about the history of different dishes and ingredients (mostly focused on New England, where I live now).
Essays and reflections on various topics related to food.
City guides and travel advice.
+ Styled and edited photos and videos to inspire your day.
You will also get an extra newsletter every first Monday of each month with a summary on the articles published the previous month and a heads up of what to expect on the current one + a list of food stories I enjoyed. I call it The Monday Digest.
Why subscribe?
I’d love to have you here and share a cup of tea with you! You should subscribe if you are interested in food beyond food porn reels and tik toks. If you want to know more about history and different cultures. If you feel inspired by photography but are unsure how to take a good photo. And finally if you like to eat well and are a naturally curious person because here you’ll find your space!
My goal is to shed some light into how we get food to our plates. From digging up its history and talking to farmers and producers to inspiring with visual and written stories.
What Do Paid Subscribers Get?
If you are considering becoming a paid subscriber, thank you so much!
Apart from all of the above you will also get exclusive perks, such as:
A Monthly exclusive Q&A every 3rd Monday of the month dedicated to answer any questions related to my recipes and photography articles.
A Monthly personalised feedback of any photograph you choose. I’ll critique it so you understand how to improve your skills!
A Monthly downloadable high resolution photo to be used as a screensaver or as a print!
Photography focused zines and other special content throughout the year!
Put the kettle on (or the coffee machine, I don’t judge), and come join me!
