Have we romanticised cucina povera?
With a growing social consciousness regarding sustainability and plant-based cuisine, has the term 'cucina povera' become idealised...
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Nadia Fragnito
- Mar 11
- 6 min
What to eat and where to eat: tips on vegan Italian travel
Planning a trip to Italy, but feeling a little anxious about what to eat and where? Want to know the best towns to visit, and how to...
Nadia Fragnito
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Indulge in My Most-Requested 'Sicilian Whole Orange Cake' Recipe
"Whether it's showcased in a cooking class or whipped up for friends, this luscious and zesty easy whole orange cake has been the star of...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jan 10
- 2 min
How to Make Delicious Focaccia Barese, The No-Knead Bread with some unexpected ingredients
Made with a no-knead unique dough featuring mashed potato, flour and semolina, this Puglian focaccia could become your favourite baked...
Nadia Fragnito
- Dec 9, 2023
- 9 min
Impress Your Guests with this Delicious Plant Based Italian Christmas Menu
This southern Italian vibrant menu is designed to elevate your Christmas feasting experience. Read on to discover the recipes that will...
Nadia Fragnito
- Nov 8, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Make your own beautiful ricotta tortellini
What a joy it is to make your own tortellini from scratch. In this recipe we use tofu ricotta as the filling, but a meaty version made...
Nadia Fragnito
- Sep 7, 2023
- 3 min
Staying connected: an act of rebellion
In a world of fast-paced living, technological reliance, dizzying screen time and Thermomixes - how do we stay connected to our human...
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 20, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Tramezzini Venetian 'crab' sandwiches
I first encountered these special sandwiches on a trip to Venice years ago. Tramezzini are generally triangular shaped, on soft white...
Nadia Fragnito
- Aug 13, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Classic Potato Gnocchi
Homemade gnocchi is about as satisfying as it gets. It may be a little time consuming, but the ingredients are simple and so are the...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jul 5, 2023
- 2 min
Tempeh Ragu with Polenta: a dish to be shared
Taking inspiration from the polenta dishes of Abruzzo, this recipe uses unconventional tempeh as a red meat substitute. Instead of...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 26, 2023
- 7 min
Vegan Italian Rum Cake recipe: an iconic celebration cake
Italian Rum Cake is an iconic dessert that overflows with nostalgia and memories of celebration. This multi-layered, rum soaked sponge,...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jun 12, 2023
- 2 min
Try this ultimate vegan version of 'Mozzarella in Carrozza'
No vegan needs to miss out on the indulgence that is a battered, fried, cheesy, crunchy Mozzarella in Carrozza toasted sandwich. This...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 20, 2023
- 4 min
Is Puglia Italy’s Most Vegan Friendly Region?
Want to know Italy's most vegan friendly region? This southern region has a traditional cuisine of eggless fresh pasta, abundance of...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 5, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Vegan Calamari Pasta - Calamarata
Calamarata is a ring-style pasta that resembles the shape of calamari. For this popular Napoletana pasta, calamari are sauteed in white...
Nadia Fragnito
- Apr 3, 2023
- 3 min
Pizza di Riso Vegan - Easter Rice Pie (Nonna's Version)
This recipe is as close to my family’s version as I could get! After visiting my zia last Easter, I realised her ‘Rice Pizza’ (as Nonna...
Nadia Fragnito
- Mar 27, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Easy Marble Ring Cake (Ciambellone)
Coffee time needs a good homemade cake. One that is created in under an hour, with minimum fuss and very few ingredients. This Italian...
Nadia Fragnito
- Feb 20, 2023
- 5 min
RECIPES: A Vegan Carnevale (Zeppole & Walnut Ragu Lasagne)
Carnevale is a time to whip up your most indulgent dishes and feast. I've chosen two of my favourite 'Fat Tuesday' vegan recipes: Zeppole...
Nadia Fragnito
- Feb 4, 2023
- 2 min
RECIPE: Ciambotta - a simple vegetable stew
Let's celebrate the vegetables of summer. Nature's perfection doesn't require much meddling, just a few glugs of good olive oil and a...
Nadia Fragnito
- Jan 8, 2023
- 9 min
A plant-based hotel in the Italian Dolomites
Can you imagine a vegan-friendly hotel filled with Christmas cheer, snow falling gently outside, a restaurant serving multi-course...
Nadia Fragnito
- Dec 26, 2022
- 4 min
The Unique Christmas Cuisine of Italy
The Christmas cuisine of Italy is as varied as its regions. Travelling from north to south, the diversity in culture, cuisine and...
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