"Golosa is an Italian word I'd use to describe myself but here's no translation in English. It's a fond mix of foodie, hedonistic, pleasure-seeking, maybe over-indulgent; someone who loves the good things on the table, be they Napolitan pizza, deep red wine, burrata or tortino al cioccolato con cuore fondente. I think I'm golosa for many things, not only food - the moody, fading light of dusk, rain on a tin roof and the scent of Linden tree blossoms. I over-indulge in dappled leaves and crimson red and a fresh breeze on my face and seek out the pleasure of dramatic skies, big storms and the company of kind people. My favourite photography is so naturally contrasted that at first it seems black and white, the more 'real', the better.

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I feel strongly that if we could celebrate what grows around us and cherish our surroundings, we can live and eat to the tune of the seasons and nourish ourselves with what's ripe and fresh. We'd excitedly anticipate every month's bounty and delight in our food, appreciating the passion farmers and producers put into their lands, adding value to our communities and to our sustenance.  

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Opting out of the mistreatment of livestock or the exploitation of our ocean's natural resources, I prefer vegetarianism but love to cook for others and respect each to their own. 'Appetito' embodies three of my favourite pastimes, writing, photography and cooking within the context of a beautiful food culture I live in which fundamentally honours regional and seasonal. Through classic and quirky Italian recipes with their individual stories and origins, I'm hoping my golosità becomes infectious, joining a sustainable food revolution where we uncover a deeper treasuring of good food and a well-informed awareness of its provenance, adding value right from the source to nurture ourselves and our precious Mother Earth better every day."