Daniel Pisani

𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐢, known as ‘il-Marrow,’ is a cookbook author, food photographer, and advocate for sustainable, seasonal eating.

After graduating in computing and experiencing the corporate world, Daniel left office life behind to reconnect with his roots in the family food business. There, he quickly became disillusioned by how little food importers actually knew or cared about the food they sold.

Seeking something more meaningful, Daniel joined Vincent’s Eco Farm in Malta—an experience that ignited his passion for local food, organic farming, and the changing rhythms of the land.

During the quiet of the 2020/21 lockdown, he began writing and self-published 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐧, a celebration of traditional Maltese flavors through a modern, plant-based lens. Daniel also shot all the food photography for the book himself, capturing the beauty of seasonal produce and simple, honest cooking.

The book prompted him to leave the farm and travel across Mediterranean islands, immersing himself in regional food cultures while composing his second book. 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥 continues to explore the intersection of heritage, sustainability, and seasonal eating, bringing Mediterranean food stories to life through his writing, photography, and cooking.