If you have ever dreamed of writing a cookbook - this one is for you! Nadia Fragnito is a Melbourne based chef and author sharing Southern Italian recipes from her childhood and travels overseas. Vegan for 20 years, Nadia has experienced the disappointment of missing out at celebrations and family gatherings and has since made it her mission to recreate classic Italian dishes to honour her food heritage.  Nadia has been featured on various Australian television shows and magazines. She has written two cookbooks: Discovering Vegan Italian and A Vegan Summer in Southern Italy. On this episode, Nadia shares her vegan story, her creative process for recipe creation and advice for aspiring cookbook authors with practical tips on how to get started, costs and time investment. Connect with Nadia:@theveganitaliankitchenhttps://www.theveganitaliankitchen.com/