Culinary Repertoire

A place where Marcella Hazan’s teachings and global spice traditions come together through stories, recipes, and the science of good food, one repertoire for many kitchens.

By Lisa McLean
“Lisa is a spice alchemist who brings clinical naturopath credentials to her kitchen. Her "Culinary Repertoire" weaves ethnobotany, biochemistry, and culinary tradition into recipes that span Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. She moves between lab and kitchen with ease. If you love spice-forward cooking grounded in both science and soul, pull up to Lisa's table.”...”
Sanaa Boutayeb Naïm, The Walking Palm
“I don't quite know how @thecookingnaturopath manages to produce so many utterly tempting posts but Lisa does week after week. A must read for the discerning food lover. This is quality produce!”...”
Valerie Cotter, Fruits of the Forage
“Lisa wears many hats; From her Guru level knowledge of Spices, culinary techniques, traditions, nutrition, to the culinary science. She shares so much wisdom with every note, every post. I am inspired with Lisa's work every day. I am grateful that she is on Substack, and would Wholeheartedly recommend Spice Chronicles and all of her work!!”...”
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