6 posts
- Essay6 August 2026
Every cooking oil, and which one for which job
There is no single best oil, only the right one for the heat and the dish. A practical guide to olive, mustard, coconut, avocado and sesame, plus the ones I avoid and why.
16 min read - Alternatives6 August 2026
Dairy allergy: what to avoid, and how oat, almond, soy and coconut milk compare
A practical guide to reading labels when dairy is not an option, plus an honest comparison of the four most common plant milks against cow milk.
5 min read - Travel6 August 2026
Eating vegan in India: what is already plant-based, and what is not
Most of the Indian menu is closer to vegan than people expect. The gap is almost always ghee, paneer, curd or cream — and each one has a workaround.
3 min read - Essay6 August 2026
The honest downsides of eating vegan, and why you should still get tested
Plant-based eating is good for you, but it has real nutritional gaps, B12 above all. A fair look at what to watch, and why your bloodwork matters more than your beliefs.
7 min read - Essay6 August 2026
Which rice for which dish, from basmati to bomba
There is no single best rice, only the right one for the dish. A practical guide to basmati, brown, sona masoori, sticky, jasmine and the short grains for risotto and paella.
9 min read - Travel2 August 2026
Ordering vegan in Venice, Milan and Verona: notes from one week
Notes from a single week in northern Italy — the phrases that got me fed, the dishes that were already vegan, and the traps I found in the sauce. One trip, not a survey.
2 min read