Hey, I'm Viana - the one usually dancing around the kitchen (quite literally) while filming recipes for TikTok. My husband, Erich, is the guy who keeps the weekly newsletter running smoothly with a mix of great recipes and articles about food and crafts, dad jokes that somehow still make me laugh, and the occasional weird fact you won't forget (even if you want to).
We live in a tiny town along the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where nearly everyone knows each other and community events are a big deal. Each fall, I organize a big Halloween flash mob that brings the whole town together - and every winter, there's a Christmas tree lighting in town that feels like it jumped straight out of a Hallmark movie.
Our days usually start slow, with coffee and a bit of planning for whatever cooking experiments or crafty projects come next. Some turn out delicious; others... well, we laugh and try again. And through it all, our cats, Gatsby and Daisy, keep things interesting by making sure we never have too much free space.
We believe in keeping things fun, real, and a little messy - just like life.
Maplewood Road is our way of sharing that relaxed, joyful vibe with you. It's a spot to slow down, dig into tasty food, get crafty, and find a little community - or at least a laugh or two.
Thanks for stopping by. Pull up a chair, and let's make something good together.
A few questions you might be wondering about
Do you really dance while cooking and baking?
Absolutely! Cooking videos are way more fun when you're grooving to your favorite songs. Check out my TikTok accounts at maplewoodroadfood and maplewoodroadcrafts, and my YouTube Shorts.
What's with the big Halloween flash mob & street party?
It's a town tradition that Erich and I helped start to bring everyone together. We get hundreds of people showing up to watch, dance, and celebrate - and yes, it's as wild and fun as it sounds. Watch some of our flash mob dances!
What's the best part about living in a small town?
The people. Everyone knows your name, and there's a genuine sense of community - plus, it makes neighborhood get-togethers feel extra special.
Are the cats really in charge?
Definitely. Gatsby and Daisy run the house, and we're just living in it.
You may see some of our posts that feature our other kitties, Monkey and Pearly, who both crossed over the rainbow bridge a few years ago. May they rest in peace until we're reunited again.
Get to know us...
Hi, I'm Viana. I suppose it's all about "creating" for me...whether it's making something artistic that can be appreciated for its beauty and comfort when it's finished...or baking something delicious. Read more of my story...
Hi, I'm Erich. And I am a curiousiholic. When I'm not in the kitchen coming up with some new takes on food, I'm wandering somewhere in nature wondering why, what, and is this edible? I always wanted to be an explorer, finding something out there that is not googleable. And there is plenty. Read more of my story...