Hi, cozy family! I’m Adrianna Adarme. Welcome to my safe space on the internet that is fueled by butter, sugar, creativity and overall cozy vibes.
- I first started this blog in 2011 when I was bored at a corporate job. Over the years it has transitioned from my passion and hobby to my full-time career. I feel so grateful and lucky to do this as my actual job.
- I live in Los Angeles, with my family of four, including my toddler and very mischievous corgi, Amelia.
- You’ll find LOTS of Latin recipes, baking recipes and plenty of weeknight cozy dinners on this site.
Cookbooks and More!
- In 2015, I wrote my bestselling lifestyle cookbook called, The Year of Cozy: 125 Recipes, Crafts and Other Homemade Adventures (Rodale).
- And then I came out with a coloring cookbook called A Cozy Coloring Cookbook: 40 Simple Recipes to Cook, Eat and Color (Rodale) in 2016.
- I took a bit of a break from cookbooks but I have a new one being released 2026 with Ten Speed Press (A Crown Publishing Group). Let’s goooo!
- In 2024, I was named Crate & Barrel’s Baker of the Year. I shared a handful of delicious cozy desserts on their platform.
Cooking Inspiration
My mother is Peruvian and my father is Colombian. You’ll find A LOT of Latin recipes on this blog, everything from El Savadorian Pupusas, Mexican Conchas to my favorite Peruvian Alfajores and Papa a la Huancaina. And baking. Phew. I love baking so much. It’s my refuge, my church, the place I venture to when I need some serenity and peace.
My All-Time Favorite Recipes
Peruvian Recipes
Peruvian Chicha Morada
Tacos
Ground Beef Tacos
Dinner
Pollo a la Brasa
Desserts
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Here are some fun facts about me:
- My big three: I’m a libra sun, aries rising and cancer moon.
- I’m a film school grad from University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
- If I could eat one meal over and over it would be spaghetti and meatballs.
- I love being a mom. It’s one of the best gifts that this life has given me.
- I play tennis every chance I get. You’ll even find a few tennis-inspired recipes like my Honey Deuce Cocktail and my Strawberries & Cream Cake.
- I love the beach, sunshine and everything tropical vibes. I also love being cozy so the two conflict.
FAQs About Me
A Cozy Kitchen started in 2010 when I was fresh out of college and wanted a creative outlet. I was bored and was craving a project that didn’t require a lot of resources. I loved writing and cooking all by myself.
Most of the photos are taken by me. But recently I’ve outsourced the photography to Billy Green and Alana Kysar. They regularly take photos for this site.
A Cozy Kitchen’s most popular posts are probably my Mini Carrot Sheet Cake with Brown Butter Frosting (and its bigger version, Best Carrot Cake), Salted Honey Parker House Rolls, Pasta alla Vodka, Iced Matcha Latte (and the strawberry version) and more!
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