About Us – Corina Recipes

Hi, I’m Corina Wells, 41 years old, born and raised in Austin, Texas, and now living in the heart of Sonoma, California. I’m a chef by profession, but more than that, I’m a believer in the magic of home cooking—the kind where you taste with your fingers, cook with your heart, and laugh through the burnt bits.

My journey started with a hand-me-down cookbook, a stovetop that always leaned to the left, and a fierce curiosity. I used to sit on the counter and watch my aunt roll out biscuit dough with a wine bottle, telling stories that somehow made their way into the food. That’s when I learned cooking was never just about recipes—it was about people.

I trained in New York, worked in restaurants that demanded perfect plating and down-to-the-second timing, and yes, I learned a lot. But my heart kept pulling me back to something simpler: the joy of making a meal in bare feet, windows open, music playing low, and someone you love setting the table nearby.

These days, I run small supper clubs and host cooking classes right out of my home kitchen. I cook for my husband, our golden retriever Maple (who thinks she’s my sous chef), and a steady stream of friends who’ve learned to come hungry. My style is relaxed but rooted—southern comfort with a splash of California sunshine.

To every home cook out there: trust yourself. Don’t wait for a perfect kitchen or expensive tools. Just start with what you have and who you are. Great food is never about impressing—it’s about sharing.

I’m Corina, and this is my kitchen. Pull up a chair. Let’s make something warm and wonderful.