Meet the Mangoes & Palm Trees Family

Food is our love language—sharing global flavors and stories one recipe at a time.

Our Story Started with a Simple Truth

Before this blog began, our plates were predictable. A chance encounter over mango sticky rice in Thailand changed everything. We discovered that food is the fastest path to understanding a culture—and ourselves.

We're Oliver, Natalia, and Victor—a family united by wanderlust and an insatiable curiosity for authentic flavors. For over 15 years, we've traveled through 50+ countries, collecting not just recipes, but the stories behind them. Every dish we share carries a memory, a lesson, or a moment of pure joy discovered in kitchens, markets, and family tables around the world.

The Mayerhoffer family exploring a vibrant Thai market, surrounded by colorful spices and fresh ingredients
Discovering the heart of Thai cuisine in local markets

Our Food Philosophy

We believe that an adventurous palate leads to an adventurous life. Every recipe we develop is tested in our family kitchen and adapted for home cooks who want authentic flavors without the complexity. We're not professional chefs—we're passionate travelers who cook with our hearts and share with our souls.

Our approach combines Oliver's formal hospitality training in Austria and Oman with Natalia's Russian culinary heritage and our shared experiences living as expatriates in Asia. This unique blend gives us perspectives that most food bloggers simply don't have.

"Every recipe carries a memory worth savoring—whether it's the grandmother in Krasnoyarsk who taught us perfect pelmeni, or the street vendor in Bangkok whose tom yum changed our understanding of balance."

— The Mayerhoffer Family

Meet the Mayerhoffer Family

Our Expertise & Credentials

50+ Countries Explored
250+ Family-Tested Recipes
15+ Years of Adventure
8 Countries Lived In
  • Formal Training: Oliver's 3-year hospitality management program in Oman
  • Professional Experience: Alpine resort kitchens in Austria, international hotels
  • Cultural Immersion: Long-term expat life in Thailand, Vietnam, and across Asia
  • Language Skills: English, German, Russian, basic Thai and Vietnamese
  • Specialty Knowledge: Spice trade history, fermentation techniques, Asian street food

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