From supermarket protein to Sunday roast magic The first time I ate seitan was in Rome. I used to buy it at the supermarket without really knowing what it was. I only knew one thing: it was full of protein, and therefore “good for me” after working out. The texture was quite hard, almost rubbery. And when I grilled it, it made a strange, quick squeaky noise. It felt technical. Functional. Efficient. But not soulful. The Real Seitan For my 30th birthday, my best friends took m

In 2024, nothing was technically wrong in my life. I had a stable job as an Account Manager for a multinational company in the nautical industry. International clients. Structured days. KPIs achieved. A steady salary. A future that made sense on paper. And yet I felt empty. Not sad. Not desperate. Just… numb and blocked. I was in a relationship that didn’t feel aligned anymore. I was doing a job that paid well but drained me quietly. I was waking up every morning already tir

Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is more than just a wild weed — it has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to improve circulation, relieve muscle pain, and support joint h The ancient practice of urtication, gently whipping the skin with fresh nettle stems, has long been recognized for revitalizing tired legs and easing back pain.

Sometimes, to move forward, you have to look back. Because in a world that never stops rushing, I found the most powerful journey was the one back to myself — to my childhood, my land, and the simple, wild flavors that shaped me.

“I didn’t measure anything — I just went by feeling.” That’s how this cake was born. No rules. No grams. Just a handful of freshly foraged nettles, a free afternoon, and a curious mind. I had some nettles in my garden, and I thought, why not turn a wild stinging plant into something sweet and surprising? How did I bake it? First, I picked a whole bag of fresh nettles from the garden — yes, with my bare hands. Call me wild, but I actually like when the nettles sting me. It giv

The Nomad Lasagna is evolving.

A vegan, gluten-free, guilt-free, everything-free-but-flavor-packed snack with three layers of love: Oats. Peanut Butter. Chocolate.

Wild herbs have always fascinated me — not only for their healing properties but for the stories they carry, the flavors they surprise us with, and the quiet presence they hold in the landscape. In this little guide, I share a few of my favorite wild plants — not as a botanist, but as a curious cook, a gatherer, and a lover of earthy, ancestral things. You’ll find curiosities  from folklore and tradition, descriptions of taste  that might help you imagine their flavor before