I had only experienced matcha in matcha lattes before, but only drank them rarely. For the Suppito cookbook, I photographed wonderfully green matcha muffins and was allowed to eat them afterwards. I liked the slightly tangy and sweet taste. But it’s since my photo shoot with KISSA that I have almost entirely substituted my daily coffee with matcha, the green picker-upper.

This hot summer season is ideal for juice cleanses, so only 6 weeks after I tried my first one, I already started a new one. The sweltering temperatures curb the appetite, so having to manage without food wasn’t really a huge problem. I particularly like the Frank Juices for their balanced combination of filling juices and refreshing drinks.

Feel like a refreshment? I’ve got an invigorating summer recipe for you. You can mix it with either sparkling or still water, use it as a cocktail base with gin or vodka or make a prosecco aperitif with it – ideal for summer parties and BBQs!

DETOX. What a trendy new word. This used to be called fasting. There’s a huge hype around fruit and vegetable juicing these days as well. And I got curious. I generally think it can’t hurt to give your body a rest and a good clean for a few days. Detoxing is all about removing toxins from your body by ingesting healthy juices. I tried it and juiced for three whole days.

Buongustaio – literally translated as gourmet or foodie. That’s me! I’ve recently felt a bit of a yearning for Italy.  No wonder, what with the weather outside being all wet and disgusting. I had to think of my wonderful holiday in Tuscany, the amazing food, the incredible olive oil and the way Italians revere their food and wine. In Italy, eating is celebrated, and the quality and provenance of the produce is deemed to be extremely important.