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A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeIn Tuscany with Nadia Fragnito"We travel not to escape life, but for life to not escape us"Welcome to Episode #110:Italy beckons... Today Nadia and I talk travel moments and her soulful Tuscany Cooking Retreat in Tuscany this year, see links below to book yourself something special in Italy this coming November-December….Tuscan Escape with Nadia FragnitoHortulanus Villa in TuscanySupport the show2025-06-131h 06A Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeThe Big Leap - Solo Travel in Italy with Cookbook Author Nadia Fragnito"We travel, initially to lose ourselves, and we travel, next to find ourselves" - Pico IyerWelcome to Episode #90:Today I have a special conversation with Nadia Fragnito from The Vegan Italian Kitchen. Nadia is here to talk about her solo travel experience and the journey of returning to Italy to research her next cookbook due out later this year. We discuss the triumphs and the pain points of travelling alone, things we both discovered on our own personal journeys. I might add, I have recognised over the past few years that taking t...2024-03-2051 minA Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeBook Lovers & Artists Unite…Here are a few of my favourite thingsWelcome to Episode #64:I couldn’t resist but share a few books and artists that are truely inspiring me and feeding my spirit in the realm of Muse Italia.Enjoy,The Art of Excellent Products: Enchanting Customers with Premium Brand Experiences by Riccardo Illy A Place in the World: Finding the Meaning of Home by Frances MayesVisit: Frances Mayes for the Book Club Questions and Reading Guides….Discovering Vegan Italian, The Second Edition by Nadia Fragnito…. Visit: The Vegan Italian KitchenThe Silver Spoon: Naples and the Am...2022-10-1619 minA Writer In Italy - travel, books, art and lifeCulinary Adventures in Southern Italy with Nadia Fragnito“Recipes are like stories. Once told then re-told, they become familiar and part of our families heritage. Families would share food and recipes with one another and through this organic process a cuisine was born. Spread a little wider, and this tale becomes regional. There is handmade pasta created without eggs, sources that are meat free and celebrate seasonal vegetables. So now, in each region of southern Italy, there is a wealth of accidentally vegan dishes for you to enjoy” - Nadia FragnitoWelcome to Episode #55If you are in the mood to be tr...2022-06-3050 min
Thrive DiariesHonouring your food heritage and tips for writing a cookbookIf you have ever dreamed of writing a cookbook - this one is for you! Nadia Fragnito is a Melbourne based chef and author sharing Southern Italian recipes from her childhood and travels overseas. Vegan for 20 years, Nadia has experienced the disappointment of missing out at celebrations and family gatherings and has since made it her mission to recreate classic Italian dishes to honour her food heritage. Nadia has been featured on various Australian television shows and magazines. She has written two cookbooks: Discovering Vegan Italian and A Vegan Summer in Southern Italy. On this ep...2022-01-021h 13
A Kynd LifeA Kynd Life with Nadia FragnitoNadia Fragnito has always had a strong connection to Italian food and culture, with her father being born in southern Italy. Nadia reminisces of the times her mother and Nonna created hearty homecooked Italian meals and holds dear food memories with her family. This deep connection has influenced Nadia's love for southern Italian cooking, with her passion projects including cooking, recipe creation and cookbook development. Nadia enjoys the creativity and experimentation of 'veganising' classic Italian meals, with her ravioli and Tiramisu being a crowd favourite!Nadia went vegetarian after leaving home, but just before her 21...2021-10-1845 min