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...

What happens when you cook just because you want to cook? Not because anybody or anything requires it... When my mind starts swirling...

Perhaps you wouldn't expect a cheese fondue recipe to make its way onto an Italian blog. However in the north of Italy, particularly the...

The Eternal City is an unmissable hub of inspirational sights and tasty delights. Vegan travellers, get ready to pack your loosest jeans...

This month, I'm visiting northern Italy, in particular the Piedmont (Piemonte) region. So let's explore one of the region's favourite...

A classic Italian dish, traditionally made with pancetta or guanciale and egg yolks - we're taking it to new vegan heights! This recipe...

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...

The act of eating isn't just a functional transaction. It goes deeper. Much deeper. Here's what I've learned about emotional eating....

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...

It’s prohibition era. Secret stashes of bottled liquid. Precious cargo hiding in windowless rooms. But this contraband doesn’t involve a...

Ever since mayor Chiara Appendino pledged to make her city more vegetarian/vegan friendly, the city of Turin was at the top of my travel...

You’ll find a treasure trove of plant-based options in Italian cuisine. Here are my vegan highlights for travelling to southern Italy....

Whether it’s a quality cheese, creamy tiramisu or spaghetti carbonara – the vegan traveller can more than match the omni tourist’s...

Train stations, airports, highways. Those in between places. The hours you spend waiting in travel purgatory. You really need something...

After my exit from The Chefs' Line - I wanted to cook more! So I have challenged myself to prove that I can veganise each dish cooked up...

Friends dropping over? Need a cake for work? But have few ingredients in the house and little time or energy to make it? Look no further...

High gluten flour is a magical ingredient for creating meat-free 'meaty' dishes called seitan. Make these Easy Seitan Sausages for your...

A great party starter of layered cashew cream cheese and pesto - perfect for an antipasto platter. Every party and Christmas celebration...

One of the simplest cheeses to make at home is this Cashew Parmesan cheese. I suggest using an electric nut or coffee grinder, but if you...

For this pasta recipe - you don't need eggs or a pasta machine. You just need a little love. What could be more satisfying? INGREDIENTS 2...