Cara Viva

Cara Viva is knowledgeable, creative, and enjoyable.

She writes with an everyday ease. She combines in-depth knowledge with a passion for enjoyment and an eye for the beauty in simplicity. Her recipes are down-to-earth yet sophisticated, inspired by the seasons and driven by her lively creativity.

As a food enthusiast, she writes from the heart—uncomplicated, approachable, and full of curiosity. To her, good food doesn't begin at the supermarket but with the joy of creation and the courage to try new things.

In “Kochen mit Korn” (Cooking with German Grain Brandy), she showcases a rustic facet of regional cuisine as a tribute to her loved one from the north and a declaration of love for his homeland and grain brandy tradition. Northern German culture is combined with creative cuisine for connoisseurs who appreciate conviviality and down-to-earthness.

With Viva Bowls, she has created a book that brings fresh variety to the table—colorful, flexible, and full of inspiration. Her passion for incorporating healthy food into everyday life in an uncomplicated and joyful way is evident here. The modern, seasonal recipes invite you to join in without pressure or rigid rules.

Both works are united by her conviction that cooking should be fun and inspiring—without pressure, but with enjoyment and joie de vivre.