Hello!
If you’ve found your way here, you’re likely part of the new wave of English-speaking readers who have joined me recently. I am delighted to have you.
I am a Romanian living in Brussels—a lawyer turned translator, then cook, photographer, designer, manager and, my most important role, mother. Although I speak six languages, expressing myself in English has always felt daunting; until now, I did my best to avoid it. There is a specific vulnerability in non-native writing, maybe it’s the fear that my true personality might stay behind in my mother tongue. After over a decade of blogging in Romanian, I’m finally embracing the challenge and letting the world discover a different side of me.
My life philosophy is built on the pursuit of the “essential.” I have a deep love for systems and organization, and I describe myself as a minimalist—not in the sense of owning as little as possible, but in owning exactly the right amount. I am all about quality over quantity, except when it comes to food; that’s when I want both.
I’ve been through every diet in the world—losing weight, gaining it back, and losing it again—before finally piecing my life together around a truly healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Today, I work out, eat right, manage my household, mother my child, and rock a demanding 9-to-5 in the Euro-bubble, all while trying to balance my hormones and not lose my mind.
If you’re navigating the same path, I see you, and I want to talk to you.
Extra Greens is my response to you. It is the English-language wing of my world: a curated edit of my tried-and-tested essentials. Welcome.
What to expect here:
The Food
Recipes and menus with whole foods, lots of greens, and the perfect PFF balance. Sugar, simple carbs, and ultra-processed foods are not on the cards.
The Body
Navigating health in your 40s+ with grace (and energy), focusing on metabolic and hormonal health through movement, sleep, and intentional rest.
The Style
Curated, sustainable, and intentional. I test the pieces that last, so you can build a wardrobe that feels like you.
The Life In Between
Sharing the observations, the journeys, and the field notes that inspire my life in Europe.
I’m so glad to have you along for the journey.
With love from Brussels,
Andie
