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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 93 min read
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
Jun 26, 20223 min read
In memory of Nonna: the heroes we choose
Nonna has been gone for exactly two years today. And her memory feels stronger than ever. I suppose we choose to value who we value, we...
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Nadia Fragnito
Apr 21, 20227 min read
How I broke free from the Cult of Thin: YOU are more than a body
We've been brainwashed to have a cult-like mindset. And the cultish lie is this: if you are not slim or if you have put on weight, you...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jan 22, 20226 min read
PART 2: 10 important steps to self-publishing your cookbook
In the last blog we started with your theme and getting clear on the ‘why’ of your cookbook. Now it's time to get practical. Let’s get...
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Nadia Fragnito
Oct 17, 20214 min read
PART 1: How to create a unique cookbook
It is said that we each have a book within us. Perhaps it's a self-help book, a Mills and Boon romance saga or an anthology of poetry....
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Nadia Fragnito
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Honouring your food traditions.
As vegans, we’re not only saying goodbye to the food itself, we’re giving up a seat at a table in which we were once a valued guest of...
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Nadia Fragnito
Jan 4, 20203 min read
TRAVEL: Discover Vegan Tuscan Cuisine
What’s not to love about a region that has developed a sustainable approach to its cuisine? In Tuscany, one of the most popular regions...
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Nadia Fragnito
Sep 30, 20194 min read
TRAVEL: The real Italy. The real you.
My first trip to Italy was like falling in love. I was besotted. Like an all-consuming crush, I only focused on the things that I wanted...
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Nadia Fragnito
Sep 21, 20193 min read
Is there such a thing as Cooking Therapy?
What happens when you cook just because you want to cook? Not because anybody or anything requires it... When my mind starts swirling...
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Nadia Fragnito
May 28, 20192 min read
TRAVEL: A Hazelnut Love Affair - Piedmont, Northern Italy
This month, I'm visiting northern Italy, in particular the Piedmont (Piemonte) region. So let's explore one of the region's favourite...
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Nadia Fragnito
Feb 24, 20194 min read
Confessions of a Curvy Woman
I would like you to meet my alter ego Mr Body Shamer. And why he no longer controls my life. As I write this, I’m munching on salted...
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Nadia Fragnito
Feb 24, 20194 min read
We are what we eat
The act of eating isn't just a functional transaction. It goes deeper. Much deeper. Here's what I've learned about emotional eating....
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Nadia Fragnito
Feb 24, 20194 min read
Food Pleasure
Discover how memories from our past experiences connect to what we eat and how we eat. For some time now I’ve wondered why food can have...
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Nadia Fragnito
Feb 24, 20193 min read
The Journey of the Tomato
It’s prohibition era. Secret stashes of bottled liquid. Precious cargo hiding in windowless rooms. But this contraband doesn’t involve a...
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