Inside A Chef’s Eclectic 375 Sq Ft Brooklyn Home + Garden-Inspired Olive Oil Cake

On today’s episode of Homeworthy, we’re stepping inside the laid-back, eclectic Brooklyn apartment and garden of chef and cookbook author Natasha Pickowicz.

Natasha’s 375-square-foot Greenpoint home is not only where she lives—it’s where her recipes come to life. Every inch bursts with personality, reflecting her Southern California roots and millennial sensibilities. Her fridge is covered in playful, meaningful mementos, cassette tapes line the shelves, and every corner is filled with books, records, and artwork. Many of the pieces were created by her mother and close friends, making the home a deeply personal and ever-inspiring space for her cooking and baking.

After a tour of her apartment, Natasha takes us into the lush garden—an urban oasis that truly sets this home apart. It’s where she cooks, entertains, and grows food, effortlessly blurring the line between indoors and out.

Then, it’s back to the kitchen, where Natasha bakes a stunning yet simple olive oil cake from her cookbook More Than Cake. Adorned with treasures foraged from the garden—her signature decorating style—it’s a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.