Wave Food – Recipes & Stories from the Sea.
Welcome to the galley. where unconventional cooking meets conscious living. Here, food is more than recipes. It’s about knowing where ingredients come from, cooking in small spaces with creativity, and celebrating meals that connect us to nature and each other.
Let’s cook, explore and reimagine what simple, sustainable food can be.
Where it begins
Hi, I’m Vallery. Welcome to my Galley, the kitchen on a boat, where I share my passion as nutritionist, cook, creator of Wave Food, and storyteller inspired by nature, culture, and the sea.
I grew up between a small farm and the Baltic Sea coast, surrounded by family garden, farm animals, and the rhythm of planting, harvesting, and providing for our table.
Cooking on sailing boats changed everything. With limited space, no steady supply chain, and complete dependence on what I could find in small port towns, I learned to cook creatively, resourcefully, and always with questions: Who grew this? How did it get here? Was it fair?
I met fishermen, farmers, and small producers who worked with their hands and cared deeply about their craft. I also witnessed the other side—supply chains built on exploitation and waste. That's when I realized: the way we source food matters as much as how we cook it.
After years of cooking on wellness sailing trips and building relationships with conscious producers, I created Wave Food to share not just recipes, but a philosophy: food should be seasonal, transparent in its origins, and prepared in ways that honor the land, the sea and the people who cultivate it.
Wave Food is your place to reconnect with nature, celebrate health, and cook with purpose.
Here you’ll find my upcoming cookbook, filled with fresh, local, and Mediterranean-inspired meals sourced with transparency and care. You’ll also discover cooking tips, travel reflections, and ideas to bring more well-being into your everyday life.
Your Culinary Journey to Health and Adventure
Wave Food is more than a recipe book. It's the story of learning to cook in a small moving galley, where every ingredient had to count, every meal had to nourish, and every choice had to be intentional.
Inside you’ll find:
7 days of easy-to-follow healthy menus—breakfast, lunch, salads, and special dinners designed for a small kitchen and bigger groups.
Unconventional cooking—techniques and skills I developed while cooking on boats, in markets, and wherever life took me.
Stories from producers—the fishermen, farmers, and makers who taught me that transparency in food isn't optional.
Blue Zone philosophy—rooted in Sardinia's longevity traditions, where food is seasonal, simple, and deeply connected to community.
Sourcing with purpose—why I prioritize local, seasonal ingredients, nutrition & health, and fair supply chains.
A Journey in Every Recipe
Wavefood is more than just a cookbook—it's the story of discovery and nourishment. Each dish reflects a memory: a quiet sunrise while anchored in a hidden cove, the playful interplay of light on deck, or the comforting taste of a home-cooked meal after a day of exploration.
Born from my own journey towards healthier living, Wavefood blends local ingredients with long living nourishment to create meals that heal and inspire.
But Wavefood is also a turning point to commitment to healthy, local, and accessible food inspired by the vibrant spirit of Sardinia's Blue Zone, this book brings together the simplicity of fresh, wholesome ingredients with the thrill of culinary exploration.
Every recipe is crafted to be accessible and practical, whether you're cooking in a compact kitchen, a cozy van, or wherever life takes you.
A taste of the Mediterranean Blue Zone lifestyle on board and by the sea.
Captured during our Sailing retreat in Sardinia, inspired by Sardinia’s longevity traditions. Prepared with local ingredients and rooted in the Blue Zone philosophy, these dishes reflect the simplicity, flavor, and balance that define the Wave Food approach.
As featured in Italia!
Wellness Sailing Trips
Step aboard for a week of sailing, wellness, and mindful living. Glide through the crystal-clear waters, discover hidden coastal treasures, and reconnect with nature while enjoying nourishing, Mediterranean-inspired meals. Let yoga, fresh local food, and the rhythm of the waves guide you toward a healthier, more vibrant life.
Secure your spot and set sail on this unforgettable journey.
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Health is like the sea - a journey that begins with every breath, bite and mindful choice.
