Empty Plates
Empty Plates is a podcast about food + memory created & hosted by Chef and Researcher Anjli Vyas.
In each episode, Anjli is joined by a diverse array of change makers, leaders and thinkers. Together, they will reflect on 3 plates of food that have shaped and impacted their life.
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Empty Plates
20. Lauren Lovatt on finding herself in the the delightful world of plants
In this week's episode, Anjli speaks with Chef Lauren Lovatt. Lauren is not only a chef but also a food artist, author, and the founder of Plant Academy—an incredibly successful plant-based cooking school.
If you think of raw food in London, Lauren is undoubtedly one of the key figures who comes to mind. Today's discussion explores Lauren's personal journey with plant-based food and delves into pivotal, life-changing dishes that have shaped her path. Lauren shares anecdotes from her curious experimentation at the age of 10, to her personal mental health struggles, and ultimately, to finding her calling in plant-based cuisine.
Her journey in food is very much about listening to subtle voices that continually reminded her of her connection with plants.
Lauren's first book is inspired by how we can cook with plants and tonic herbs to influence our state of mind. She also recently launched her new book, "Plant Academy," which focuses on how to prepare plant-based basics and elevate them with Lauren's unique touch.
Most recently, Lauren has been splitting her time between the UK and Bali, where she is currently the culinary instructor at Alchemy Bali.
To learn more, visit Lauren's website, LaurenLovatt.com, or Plant Academy. You can also follow her on Instagram @laurenlovatt.
Website: LaurenLovatt.com
Visit Plant Academy
Follow her on Instagram/laurenlovatt