Recipe for a simple and rich tomato ragù
“Initially I had an idea to do a parenting cookbook and put that in my first proposal,” she explained.
“But then it changed to a self-care cookbook. There is a narrative, recipes and things that can help you with your mental health and looking after yourself.”
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Hide AdKey for Gemma when compiling the book was that the recipes were quick, easy but also that the ingredients were accessible.
“I have included things that can be bought from anywhere be it Aldi or a wholefood shop and won’t cost a fortune.”
The publishers got in touch with Gemma after they found the Instagram page for her Brighton based business Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen.
Through the business she offers ‘nourish’ packages of plant-based food that gets delivered.
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Hide AdShe says: “I lived in Spain and used Instagram as a way of showing what I was cooking. Then when we came back to the UK and moved to Brighton it became a great visual, platform to showcase my food.”
Gemma cooks plant-based meals but uses eggs and honey in some of her recipes.
“I tend to go for wholefoods and non-processed foods as a lot of vegan items, like the cheese, can be really processed and contain loads of additives.
“I just want to educate people to choose the right food for their health and mind.”
Rich ragù
SERVES 3–4