Devs story is moving & authentic, his passion for healthy, flavoursome fusion food, shines through each page. Karim Amer, Brand Director Devs food not only delivers on beautiful vibrant colours but is big on flavours too. A rare gem of a combination! Helen Granell-Watson, Former MasterChef Contestant and founder of Dulce Mama Cupcakes A timely book of mouth-watering recipes that are both good for our health and the planet. Jennifer Barclay, Author of The Taverna by the Sea Journey to Flavour A Plant-Based Taste Adventure for the Body, Soul and Planet Dev Mukherji
Foreword
How often do we stand in awe, admiring the vast night sky full of stars, or notice a wild flower and appreciate its beauty and fragrance? Our modern lives, so full of distractions and convenient solutions, often leave us feeling a bit empty. However, the Covid-19 crisis taught us what we truly value: a sense of community, caring for our loved ones, our wellbeing, investing in our gifts and talents, and appreciating lifes simple joys like nutritious and delicious home-cooked meals, good company and good health. Through my various travels around the world and my own life story, I have come to realise that the secret to happiness lies in prioritising purpose and joy in our lives, eating wholesome and nutritious meals, living an active lifestyle and enjoying a supportive social network.
I feel there has never been a more important time for us to consider a lifestyle that balances our personal wellbeing with that of society and the planet. We are now increasingly aware of our impact on the planets health. The COP26 Climate Summit has fired the warning shot; the predictions are dire, and it is up to us how we chose to avert impending disaster. A plant-focused diet can certainly help to reduce our CO2 footprint. I hope the wholesome plant recipes will inspire you to take the first step towards a more enjoyable and wholesome plant-based lifestyle. Welcome to the JOURNEY TO FLAVOUR!
About The Author: Dev is a former MasterChef contestant, passionate about creating sensationally vibrant fusion food that packs big flavours.
Devs food inspiration comes from his travels around the world, his heritage and his boundless curiosity for exploration. He cares about the impact food has on our health and environment and believes that food is our medicine. Dev uses minimally processed and local ingredients as much as possible. If he had to sum up his food in three words, it would be HEALTHY, EXCITING & SUSTAINABLE. Dev lives outside London. As well as hosting his successful social channels @thenomlab, Dev works with retailers and manufacturers to develop product strategies and plans to help meet the ever-changing needs of consumers and shoppers.
About The Author: Dev is a former MasterChef contestant, passionate about creating sensationally vibrant fusion food that packs big flavours. Devs food inspiration comes from his travels around the world, his heritage and his boundless curiosity for exploration. He cares about the impact food has on our health and environment and believes that food is our medicine. Dev uses minimally processed and local ingredients as much as possible. If he had to sum up his food in three words, it would be HEALTHY, EXCITING & SUSTAINABLE.
About The Book: JOURNEY TO FLAVOUR is a narrative as well as a recipe book; an authentic account of how my personal story has influenced my cooking, my lifestyle and philosophy.
I break it into ten mini-stories and provide recipe inspiration along the way. This is NOT an instruction manual for re-creating recipes. I hope to inspire you to explore sensational plant-based ingredients and make your mealtimes a fun and delicious experience. Its important also to put your personal twist on the dishes to make them your own! You will see that wholesome ingredients and gut health are especially important to me; for this reason, most of my recipes are fibre-rich, varied and nutritious. A plant-based lifestyle is kinder to the planet and plants taste great too. I hope you can use this book to manage your flexitarian, vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
I believe our enjoyment of food is a deeply sensory experience, so we have tried to capture the richness and vibrancy of the recipes through visuals, thanks to David Silvers excellent photography. Join our taste adventure that is good for the body, soul and planet!