Hi, I’m Livia Scott.
I’m a 28-year-old home chef and lifestyle creator living in Charleston, South Carolina. My mission is to prove that high-end flavors don’t require a professional culinary degree—just a little curiosity and the right ingredients.
Life With Livia is more than just a collection of recipes; it’s a celebration of the moments that happen around the table. Whether it’s a quiet Tuesday dinner or a festive gathering, I’m here to help you make it memorable.
The Great Lemon Meringue Disaster of 2006
I was ten years old when I decided I was ready to tackle the most intimidating dessert in my grandmother’s recipe box. I wanted those perfect, toasted peaks and that bright yellow curd. Instead, I created something that looked more like a soup and tasted exclusively of salt because I had confused the canisters in the pantry.
My kitchen was a disaster zone, covered in sticky syrup and failed egg whites. I remember sitting on the floor, ready to give up on cooking forever. But then my mom walked in, took a spoonful of the “soup,” laughed, and told me that the best chefs aren’t the ones who never fail—they’re the ones who learn why the failure happened.
That afternoon, we started again. That second pie wasn’t perfect, but it was edible, and it taught me the most important lesson I bring to this blog every day: cooking is a practice of resilience. Every “mistake” is just a secret ingredient for your next success.
Our Story
What started as a way to document my weekend kitchen experiments quickly evolved into a deep-seated passion for food photography and recipe development. After years of sharing grainy photos with friends, I realized that my true joy came from helping others feel confident behind the stove.
I believe in balance—the kind that allows for both a healthy, Juicy Grilled Salmon Gyro with Dill Yogurt Sauce on a sunny afternoon and a deeply comforting bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Stew when the rain starts to fall.
In 2022, I decided to take the leap and turn my hobby into Life With Livia. I wanted to create a space where the recipes were approachable but felt like a treat. I spent months perfecting my techniques, ensuring that every post provided real value to my readers.
Whether you are looking for an elegant Creamy Crab and Shrimp Seafood Bisque to impress your guests or just a simple trick to roast better vegetables, you’ll find it here. I test every recipe multiple times in my own home kitchen to ensure it works for yours.
Today, this blog has grown into a community of food lovers who believe that life is too short for boring meals. I am so grateful to have you here as part of this journey, and I can’t wait to see what you create in your own kitchen.
Beyond the Kitchen
When I’m not covered in flour, you can find me exploring the cobblestone streets of Charleston, hunting for the best vintage glassware, or planning my next trip to the Mediterranean. Travel is my greatest inspiration; I love bringing global flavors back to my Southern kitchen.
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Let’s Connect
I would love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about a recipe or just want to say hi, my inbox is always open. Let’s make something delicious together.