I remember very clearly the first time I ever set foot in Italy. I’d organised a trip to the fairytale town (I’m not joking; Google it) of Urbino. I fell head over heels in love – the sun, the colours, … Read More
My son, Gabriel, was born on April 7th 2014 at home, in water, with minimal assistance and no drugs. I did not come from a family of home-birthers. The only births I’d seen were on television (and they are always … Read More
I was recently interviewed as a guest on The Storied Recipe Podcast. It was a frank, compelling discussion that covered ancestral eating and a whole lot more! Becky, the host, said this about our interview: Alison of Ancestral Kitchen speaks … Read More
Jane at Farm to Future invited me to guest on her podcast. In this interview, I talk about my ancestral lifestyle – the food, yes, but also my journey along with some of the routines and habits that are part … Read More
I’ve gone from 140lbs to 70, from sugar-addicted and obese through fat-free, extreme restriction, vegan and raw vegan. It’s finding ancestral foods a decade ago and embracing eating them that’s healed me. I no longer have to worry about my … Read More
My life, body and eating habits have changed dramatically through the years. Here I share with you some pictures which hopefully help instill the idea that change is totally possible and by altering what we eat and how we live … Read More
In this interview with Emma Goodwin of Timeless Cookery, I talk about how and why my kitchen and diet has evolved. We touch on: My 140lb+ (65kg+) weight loss. Regaining my menstrual cycle naturally, after 5 years without a period. … Read More
I live in a town that nestles itself in the hills that surround Florence, in Tuscany, Italy. It’s lively and vibrant, yet verdancy and stillness are on all sides, so easily accessible. We often go for a walk on a … Read More
Come, sit at my table and I’ll tell you a story. A tale of kitchens, recipes, creativity, baking, sharing and eating packed full of love, sorrow, yearning, passion, wonder, hope, change, curiosity and joy. It’s my life and I’m honoured … Read More