Welcome, Benvenuti, to Little Brave Celery,
where flavour meets growth.

Rooted in maternity and early childhood nutrition, Little Brave Celery explores how food shapes not only growing bodies, but also family traditions, lifelong habits, and our relationship with nourishment itself.
Inspired by the Italian Mediterranean lifestyle, and the vibrant colours of the Rainbow Diet, this space is where culture and evidence come together to help families grow strong, curious, and confident around food.
Hi, I am Caterina.
The heart behind
Little Brave Celery!
With over 10 years of experience as a chef and currently a Human Nutrition student, I focus on helping families like yours, raise happy, healthy eaters, while sharing the vibrant flavors of Italy, one delicious bite at a time!
Learn more about me!

Little Brave Celery is more than just recipes…
… It is about shaping the future of the Tamariki of New Zealand by bringing the Italian Mediterranean way of nutrition into everyday family life. Here, I share what I am learning on the field, experimenting in the kitchen, and discovering through my studies.
Every tip, recipe, and story is part of the same journey:
to raise children who are healthy and to make every family meal a moment worth savouring.
What are you waiting for? Let’s start this wonderful journey together, one bite at a time!
Learn more!