Maggi Quadrini

Maggi Quadrini is a writer and activist based in northern Thailand, working on human rights alongside women and marginalized Myanmar communities on the border. A lifelong runner, she spends her spare time writing and moving through Southeast Asia, guided by a belief in caring for the body and mind through creative practice.

My Nonna’s Kitchen

My Nonna’s kitchen was a symphony of aromas. For my Italian grandmother, cooking was her love language. The air was always thick with the scent of olive oil, garlic, and her signature homemade tomato sauce (sugo). Her dishes nourished us and always left us wanting more. The lingering taste of only the freshest homemade ingredients was part of her signature style in the kitchen.