Recipe developer, weeknight realist, Mediterranean flavor chaser.

Sam Rivera created Ember & Olive for families who want dinner to feel fresh without turning every evening into a project. Her recipes lean on olive oil, citrus, herbs, grains, beans, and practical proteins that cook quickly and keep well.

She develops each recipe with the pace of actual weekdays in mind: manageable prep, honest timing, and leftovers that still feel inviting by lunch the next day.

This site is built like a compact editorial kitchen journal — photo-led, practical, and focused on meals you can actually repeat.