Hi there, I’m Miranda,

the creator of My Anosmic Kitchen—a cozy corner of the internet where I share simple, home-cooked recipes made to bring joy and flavor to your everyday meals.

I’m a food blogger, spice blend maker, and the creator of a free recipe ebook with over 50 flavorful dishes—all written and tested in my kitchen in Cape Town, South Africa. Oh, and I was born without a sense of smell—a condition called anosmia.

Yes, I can’t smell! But that’s never stopped me from falling in love with food. In fact, it’s inspired me to cook with even more purpose—focusing on taste, texture, color, and balance. Cooking is how I express creativity, comfort, and connection.

I started My Anosmic Kitchen to show that food can still be deeply satisfying, even when you experience it differently. Many people with anosmia feel disconnected from food—but I wanted to change that narrative. Through layered flavors, real ingredients, and lots of heart, my goal is to make home cooking feel exciting again, whether you can smell or not.

You’ll find everything from bold spice rubs to vibrant pastas and oven-baked fish—all tested, photographed, and taste-approved by me (and sometimes my smell-detector pup, Peanut 🐶).

Whether you’re here for a quick dinner idea, a healthy swap, or just some kitchen inspiration—welcome! I hope my recipes bring color and flavor to your plate, and confidence to your cooking.

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A Few Fun Things:

My Cooking Motto: “Forget what you can’t do. Focus on what you can.”

My Favorite Food Quote: “I enjoy cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food.” — Julia Child