Patience Gray’s greatest work was the passionate autobiographical cookery book Honey from a Weed. It is Mediterranean through and through and as compelling as a first-class novel. Within a few months of its first appearance in 1986, it was hailed as a modern classic. Fiona MacCarthy wrote in The Times that ‘the book is a large and grandiose life history, a passionate narrative of extremes of experience.’&nbsp;
Jeremy Round called Patience Gray ‘the high priestess of cooking,’ whose book ‘pushes the form of the cookery book as far as it can go.’ Angela Carter remarked that ‘it was less a cookery book than a summing-up of the genre of the late-modern British cookery book.’ The work has attracted a cult following in the United States, where passages have been read out at great length on the radio, and it has been anthologized by Paul Levy in The Penguin Book of Food and Drink. The André Simon Book Prize committee gave it a special award in 1987.
Patience Gray shared the life of a sculptor, Norman Mommens, whose appetite for marble and sedimentary rocks took them to Tuscany, Catalonia, the Cyclades (Naxos), and Apulia. These are the places that, in turn, inspired this rhapsodic text.
Everywhere, she learned from the country people whose way of life she shared, adopting their methods of growing, cooking, and con¬serving the staple foods of the Mediterranean. She described the rustic foods and dishes with feeling and fidelity, writing from the inside and with a deep sense of the history and continuity of Mediterranean ways.
Her life in the Salento contrasted with an earlier, and indeed glittering, career in Fleet Street, but she sacrificed the deadlines of the past to the rhythm of wine-making, seasonal sowing, and gathering. Patience Gray died in 2005.

Patience

Chrissy Teigen is known as many things–host of Lip Sync Battle on MTV, bestselling author, Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model, spouse to John Legend, star of Instagram (16.8M) and Twitter (10.3M), but all she really wants to talk about is dinner.
Christine Diane Teigen (born November 30, 1985) is an American model and television personality. She made her professional modeling debut in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2010 and later appeared on the 50th-anniversary cover alongside Nina Agdal and Lily Aldridge in 2014. She formerly appeared as a panelist on the syndicated daytime talk show FABLife (2015–2016).&nbsp;
She co-hosted the musical competition series Lip Sync Battle (2015–2019) with LL Cool J and was a judge on the comedy competition series Bring the Funny (2019). Teigen has also authored three cookbooks. Teigen was a briefcase model on the game show Deal or No Deal during the pilot and first season. She appeared in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue in 2010 and was named "Rookie of the Year."&nbsp;
Her friend and fellow model Brooklyn Decker had introduced her to the people at Sports Illustrated to cast her. The following year, she designed and debuted a capsule collection with swimwear designer DiNeila Brazil at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami, as well as appeared as a featured character in the 2011 Electronic Arts video game Need For Speed: The Run. She also filmed a Cooking Channel special titled Cookies and Cocktails.

Chrissy

Chade-Meng Tan, also known as Meng, is a former Google engineer known for his work in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He is the author of the bestselling book "Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)" and the co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI).
Meng began his career at Google as an engineer in 2000, working on various projects such as Google Maps and Street View. However, he eventually became interested in the intersection of technology and personal development. In 2007, he helped create the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program at Google, which aimed to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence to employees. The program was highly successful and eventually became a full-fledged course for all Google employees.
In 2012, Meng left Google to co-found the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) with a mission to bring the benefits of mindfulness and emotional intelligence to individuals and organizations around the world. SIYLI offers workshops, training, and certification programs to help individuals and organizations develop emotional intelligence and mindfulness-based leadership skills.
Meng is also a frequent mindfulness and emotional intelligence speaker and has given talks at various organizations and conferences worldwide. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Mental Health.
His book "Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)" has been translated into more than 20 languages and is a New York Times bestseller. It has received widespread acclaim and is considered a mindfulness and emotional intelligence classic.
In summary, Chade-Meng Tan is a former Google engineer, author, and co-founder of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI). He became well-known for his work in mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He helped create the Search Inside Yourself (SIY) program at Google, which aimed to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence to employees.
He later co-founded the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) to bring the benefits of mindfulness and emotional intelligence to individuals and organizations worldwide. He is also a frequent speaker on mindfulness and emotional intelligence, and his book Search Inside Yourself is considered a classic in the field.

Chade-Meng

Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress, singer, businesswoman, and author who has been a part of the entertainment industry since the early 1990s. Her career began with roles in the films “Shout” and “Hook,” and she soon became a box office star with her roles in “Se7en,” “Emma,” “Shakespeare in Love,” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Shakespeare in Love.”
Paltrow has also made appearances on television, most notably for her portrayal of Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has also starred in the Netflix series “The Politician.” In addition to her acting career, Paltrow is a successful businesswoman, having founded the lifestyle website Goop, which focuses on health, wellness, and lifestyle products. She is also the author of several cookbooks and has appeared on numerous talk shows.
Paltrow has made a name for herself in the fashion industry, having been featured on the cover of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle magazines, as well as having a collaboration with the clothing brand Coach. She has also been involved in several charitable organizations, such as the charity “Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America” and “The Robin Hood Foundation.”
Gwyneth Paltrow is an advocate for healthy living and has been vocal about her own health and wellness journey. She is a proponent of a clean and healthy diet, exercise, and regular detoxification. She is also a supporter of alternative medicines and has spoken about the use of acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Paltrow is an advocate for mental health awareness and has been vocal about her own struggles with depression and anxiety. She has been open about the topics of self-care and how it can help to manage mental health.
Paltrow is an advocate for sustainability and has been vocal about her commitment to reducing her carbon footprint. She has also been an advocate for human rights and has spoken out against human trafficking and racism.
Paltrow has also been an advocate for women's rights and has been vocal about her support for female-led initiatives. She has spoken out about the importance of female representation in the entertainment industry and has been an advocate for equal pay for female actors.

Gwyneth

David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete. He is known for his extreme physical and mental toughness and his ability to push himself beyond what most people believe is possible. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in the late 1990s and served as a pararescueman. After leaving the Air Force, Goggins joined the Navy and became a SEAL. He served in various roles within the SEALs and deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan.
After leaving the Navy, Goggins began competing in endurance events and quickly made a name for himself as a top-performing athlete. He has completed numerous ultramarathons, triathlons, and other endurance events and has set multiple records, including the most pull-ups completed in 24 hours. He has competed in the Badwater Ultramarathon, a 135-mile race through Death Valley, and the Ironman World Championship.
David Goggins is a motivational speaker and author who uses his experiences as a Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner, and endurance athlete to inspire others to push themselves beyond their limits and achieve their goals. His speeches and books focus on mental toughness, goal-setting, and overcoming obstacles.
Goggins is known for his "no excuses" approach and encourages others to take responsibility for their own lives and pursue their passions, no matter their challenges. He also stresses the importance of having a strong mindset and the ability to control one's thoughts and emotions to succeed.
His book "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds" is a memoir that covers his life story, from a difficult childhood to his successful career as a Navy SEAL and endurance athlete. The book also includes tips and strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
Goggins has spoken at various events and organizations, including corporate events, military events, and conferences, and has also been a guest on several talk shows and podcasts. His speeches and book have received positive feedback from audiences and readers, and many people have credited him with helping them overcome personal and professional challenges.

David

Shannon Kelly White is a writer, mum, nurse and doodle-joke enthusiast. She lives in Torquay, Australia. Her blog, Shannon’s Kitchen, began as a hobby a few years ago and her online community includes readers from across the world, all of whom are awesome and often a little weird.
Shannon is enthusiastic about healthy eating but thinks diet culture can go f**k itself. She enjoys travelling, eating cookies and erotic massage. Shannon’s Master of Nutrition studies have been told to cool their jets while she tackles the role of stay at home mum to two adorable, nutso children.

Shannon

Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

Jocko

Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 19-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career, primarily as a left fielder, for the Boston Red Sox from 1939 to 1960; his career was interrupted by military service during World War II and the Korean War. Nicknamed "Teddy Ballgame," "the Kid," "the Splendid Splinter," and "The Thumper," Williams is regarded as one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and, to date, is the last player to hit over 400 in a season.
Williams was a nineteen-time All-Star, a two-time recipient of the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player Award, a six-time AL batting champion, and a two-time Triple Crown winner. He finished his playing career with a .344 batting average, 521 home runs, and a .482 on-base percentage, the highest of all time. His career batting average is the highest of any MLB player whose career was played primarily in the live-ball era and ranks tied for 7th all-time (with Billy Hamilton).
Born and raised in San Diego, Williams played baseball throughout his youth. After joining the Red Sox in 1939, he immediately emerged as one of the sport's best hitters. In 1941, Williams posted a .406 batting average; he was the last MLB player to bat over .400 in a season. He followed this up by winning his first Triple Crown in 1942. Williams was required to interrupt his baseball career in 1943 to serve three years in the United States Navy and Marine Corps during World War II. Upon returning to MLB in 1946, Williams won his first AL MVP Award and played in his only World Series. In 1947, he won his second Triple Crown. Williams returned to active military duty for portions of the 1952 and 1953 seasons to serve as a Marine combat aviator in the Korean War. In 1957 and 1958, at the ages of 39 and 40, he was the AL batting champion for the fifth and sixth time.
Williams retired from playing in 1960. In his first year of eligibility, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966. Williams managed the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchise from 1969 to 1972. An avid sport fisherman, he hosted a television program about fishing and was inducted into the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame. Williams's involvement in the Jimmy Fund helped raise millions of dollars for cancer care and research. In 1991, President George H. W. Bush presented Williams with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award bestowed by the United States government. He was selected for the Major League Baseball All-Time Team in 1997 and the Major League Baseball All-Century Team in 1999.
Williams was born in San Diego on August 30, 1918, and named Theodore Samuel Williams after former president Theodore Roosevelt and his father, Samuel Stuart Williams. He later amended his birth certificate, removing his middle name, which he claimed originated from a maternal uncle (whose actual name was Daniel Venzor), who had been killed in World War I. His father was a soldier, sheriff, and photographer from Ardsley, New York. At the same time, his mother, May Venzor, a Spanish-Mexican-American from El Paso, Texas, was an evangelist and lifelong soldier in the Salvation Army. Williams resented his mother's long hours working in the Salvation Army, and Williams and his brother cringed when she took them to the Army's street-corner revivals.
Williams's paternal ancestors were a mix of Welsh, English, and Irish. Williams's family's maternal, Spanish-Mexican side was quite diverse, having Spanish (Basque), Russian, and American Indian roots. He said of his Mexican ancestry, "If I had my mother's name, there is no doubt I would have run into problems in those days, the prejudices people had in Southern California."
Williams lived in San Diego's North Park neighborhood (4121 Utah Street). At the age of eight, his uncle, Saul Venzor, taught him how to throw a baseball. Saul was one of his mother's four brothers and a former semi-professional baseball player who had pitched against Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Joe Gordon in an exhibition game. As a child, Williams's heroes were Pepper Martin of the St. Louis Cardinals and Bill Terry of the New York Giants. Williams graduated from Herbert Hoover High School in San Diego, where he played baseball as a pitcher and was the star of the team. During this time, he also played American Legion Baseball, later being named the 1960 American Legion Baseball Graduate of the Year.
Though he had offers from the St. Louis Cardinals and the New York Yankees while he was still in high school, his mother thought he was too young to leave home, so he signed up with the local minor league club, the San Diego Padres.

Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

Fergus Henderson was born in London in 1963. He attended King Alfred School and, as a son of two architects, went on to train to follow in their footsteps. It was during this period that he started cooking seriously. Whilst studying at the Architectural Association, he took a job at Smith’s Restaurant in Covent Garden and thus began his career as a chef.
Following on, he worked occasional stints at The Globe in Notting Hill. Eventually, Fergus, along with his wife Margot, took over the dining room at The French House pub in Soho, where they quickly earned a loyal following and critical praise.
Fergus was introduced to Trevor Gulliver over supper. Having found the abandoned smokehouse on the edge of the city district, along with the French House Dining Room's manager Jon Spiteri, the trio opened St. JOHN in 1994.
Fergus received an MBE in 2005 for his services to gastronomy and was awarded his first Michelin Star in 2009 for his restaurant St. JOHN in Smithfield. He was given the Lifetime Achievement Award in the influential 50 Best list this year, 2014.
Critical acclaim for Fergus's brand of simple cooking set in an architecturally pared-back setting followed. In the twenty-one years since it opened, St. JOHN has won a large number of awards and high rankings in national and international listings. Fergus is widely recognized as one of the most influential figures in the modern restaurant scene.
Fergus is also a published writer: Nose to Tail Eating - A Kind of British Cooking, first published in 1999 and re-published both in the UK and the US (as The Whole Beast), garnered much acclaim and won the Andre Simon award for food writing. A follow-up book, Beyond Nose to Tail Eating, was published in 2007, and The Complete Nose to Tail was launched in October 2012.
As well as running both St. JOHN Bar and Restaurant in Smithfield, St. JOHN Bread and Wine in Spitalfields and St JOHN Maltby in Bermondsey, St JOHN has a Bakery supplying bread to St JOHN restaurants, to other restaurants and fine food establishments across London and the St JOHN Bakery Counter in Selfridges Food Hall.
Fergus &amp; Trevor also have a winery in the Minervois, France, from where they produce their own critically acclaimed Boulevard Napoleon wines.

Fergus

Matthew Walker is a neuroscientist and professor of psychiatry at the University of California, Berkeley. He began his career in sleep research as a graduate student at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. He then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley, where he eventually became a faculty member. He has been a professor at UC Berkeley since 1998 and is currently at the Center for Human Sleep Science Director.
He has published numerous research papers in scientific journals on sleep, and has been awarded several grants for his research. Some notable examples include:
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<li>The Sleep Research Society's Young Investigator Award (2003): Given to young investigators who have made significant contributions to the field of sleep research.</li>
<li>The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's Nathaniel Kleitman Distinguished Service Award (2011): Given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of sleep medicine.</li>
<li>The National Sleep Foundation's Lifetime Achievement Award (2016): Given to individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of sleep research throughout their careers.</li>
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In addition to these awards, he has received several grants to support his research and has been recognized by his peers as a leading expert in the field of sleep research. He has published numerous research papers in scientific journals, many of which have been highly cited, and has been invited to speak at conferences and other events worldwide.
Matthew Walker is also a highly sought-after speaker and has given numerous talks and lectures on the importance of sleep and the impact of sleep deprivation on human health.

Matthew

Trevor Gulliver opened St. JOHN in Smithfield with Fergus Henderson in 1994. The original St. JOHN Smithfield quickly earned a reputation for its concise and innovative menu and became a must-visit destination on the London restaurant scene. St. JOHN now have two more restaurants in London – Bread and Wine on Commercial Street and the Neal’s Yard Bakery.

Trevor

Gaz Oakley, known as the Avant-Garde Vegan, is a vegan chef and cookbook author from Cardiff, Wales. He was described in the Daily Telegraph as "a star of the meat-free world" whose "recipes have gained the respect of herbivores and carnivores alike."&nbsp;
Oakley, who grew up in Cardiff, was taught to cook as a child by his father and got his first job in a kitchen aged 15. He left school at 16 to work in the kitchen full-time. For several years, he worked in hotel and restaurant kitchens in Cardiff. He then switched careers to work in a builder's yard, becoming a sales manager. The new job offered him more free time, and he took up fitness and strength training activities.&nbsp;
It was through this that he first started to move towards veganism. After hearing a radio interview with the vegan musician Jme, Oakley looked up videos of Gary Yourofsky, and it was these that encouraged him to switch to a vegan lifestyle. After success encouraging friends and family to transition to veganism, he decided to use his skills and experience in cookery as a form of vegan activism. He launched the @avantgardevegan Instagram page in February 2016 and, later that year, gave up his sales job to focus full-time on activism and cookery.&nbsp;
The Avant-Garde Vegan YouTube channel was launched at the end of the year. He went on to write several vegan cookbooks, as well as partner with The Vurger Co. and Wagamama to create vegan foods. Oakley told The Sunday Times that the COVID-19 pandemic had caused his subscriber numbers to hit one million.&nbsp;

Laila El-Haddad is an award-winning Palestinian author, social activist, policy analyst, and journalist. She frequently speaks on the situation in Gaza, the intersection of food and politics, her own personal journey as a Palestinian mother and journalist, as well as on contemporary Islam. She has written for numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Baltimore Sun, Washington Post, International Herald Tribune, The New Statesman, The Daily Star, and Le monde diplomatic.&nbsp;
She has appeared on many international broadcasting networks, including NPR, CNN, Aljazeera, and CCTV. She is the author of Gaza Mom: Palestine, Politics, Parenting, and Everything In Between and co-author of the critically acclaimed The Gaza Kitchen: A Palestinian Culinary Journey, which was the recipient of the ‘Best Arab Cuisine Book’ award from Gourmand magazine, and a finalist at the 2013 MEMO Palestine Book Awards. She is also the co-editor of the anthology Gaza Unsilenced.
From 2003-2007, El-Haddad was the Gaza correspondent for the Al Jazeera English website and a regular contributor to the BBC World Service. During that time, she covered such events as the Gaza Disengagement and the 2006 Palestinian elections. She also co-directed two Gaza-based documentaries, including the award-winning Tunnel Trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Through her work as a writer and documentarian, she provides much-needed insight into the human experience of the region. In 2014, she was featured in CNN program Parts Unknown with celebrity chef and gastronome Anthony Bourdain, in the episode titled "Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza" as his guide in the Gaza Strip, marking the first time a mainstream American audience had seen Gaza in this ordinary, humorous and humane light.&nbsp;

Laila

Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

Arianna

Rich Roll is an American ultra-endurance athlete, author, plant-based nutrition advocate, and public speaker. He is best known for his endurance athletic achievements, particularly in ultra-distance swimming, running, and cycling events, and for his advocacy of a plant-based diet and lifestyle.
In 2007, at the age of 40, Roll underwent a dramatic lifestyle change and adopted a plant-based diet. He began training for endurance events and subsequently competed in, and completed, several grueling ultra-endurance events, including the iconic Eco-Challenge adventure race and the Ultraman World Championships. Roll's athletic accomplishments at a relatively advanced age, combined with his plant-based diet, caught the attention of media and public.
In addition to his athletic achievements, Roll is also an author, having written two books: "Finding Ultra: Rejecting Middle Age, Becoming One of the World's Fittest Men, and Discovering Myself" and "The Plantpower Way: Whole Food Plant-based Recipes and Guidance for The Whole Family". He also hosts "The Rich Roll Podcast", one of the most popular and influential health and wellness podcasts, featuring interviews with notable figures in the plant-based, wellness and fitness communities.
Roll is also known for his public speaking and has spoken at events and venues such as SXSW, Google, and many more. He shares his message of the power of a plant-based diet and a healthy lifestyle, inspiring people to make positive changes in their own lives. He is a strong advocate of living a sustainable and environmentally conscious lifestyle as well.
Overall, Rich Roll is known as a multi-talented individual, with a strong emphasis on health and wellness, plant-based nutrition, and endurance athletics, and has been able to inspire a wide audience through his athletic accomplishments, writing, podcasting, and public speaking.

Rich

Najmieh

Completely redesigned for today's generation of cooks and food enthusiasts, the 25th Anniversary Edition of Food of Life: Ancient Persian and Modern Iranian Cooking and Ceremonies.
Najmieh Batmanglij provides a treasure trove of recipes and an immersive cultural experience for those seeking to understand this ancient and timeless cuisine. This is a more user-friendly edition of the award-winning and critically acclaimed cookbook series, which began in 1986.
Food of Life provides 330 classic and regional Iranian recipes and an introduction to Persian art, history, and culture. The book's hundreds of full-color photographs intertwine descriptions of ancient and modern Persian ceremonies, poetry, folktales, travelogue excerpts, and anecdotes.
The 2011 Edition of Food of Life is a labor of love. The book began in exile after the Iranian Revolution of 1979 as a love letter to Batmanglij's children. Today, as accomplished adults in their fields, her two sons, Zal and Rostam, encouraged her to redesign the book for their generation.

Yotam Ottolenghi is a chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur from Israel. He is known for his flavorful, vegetable-forward cooking and his unique fusion of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. Ottolenghi has written several cookbooks, including "Ottolenghi: The Cookbook" and "Plenty," which have become bestsellers and garnered critical acclaim. He also owns and operates a group of restaurants in London, England, under the name Ottolenghi.
He began his culinary career as a pastry chef in London, working in various restaurants before becoming head pastry chef at The Capital Hotel. He then transitioned to savory cooking and started working at London's famous Petrus under Marcus Wareing.
In 2002, he started his own catering company and began writing a column for The Guardian, where he shared his recipes and cooking techniques.
In 2008, he published his first cookbook, "Ottolenghi: The Cookbook" which became a bestseller, followed by several others: "Plenty," "Plenty More," "Nopi," "Sweet" and "SIMPLE."
He also owns and operates a group of restaurants in London, Ottolenghi, which has been well acclaimed for their innovative, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cuisine.
Ottolenghi has been featured in many Food magazines and TV shows and has been invited to give talks, master classes, and workshops around the world. He has also been awarded several accolades, such as GQ Food and Drink Awards and James Beard Foundation Awards.

Yotam

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Food of Life by Najmieh Batmanglij is a deep dive into the rich and diverse world of Persian cuisine. You'll explore a variety of dishes, from traditional staples to modern interpretations, all while learning about the cultural significance of each meal.

Exploring Persian Cuisine

This book isn't just a cookbook, it's a cultural journey. Batmanglij doesn't just give you recipes, she provides historical context, personal anecdotes, and beautiful photos that make you feel like you're right there in Iran.

More than Just Recipes

Even if you're new to cooking, you'll find the recipes in Food of Life easy to follow. Najmieh Batmanglij breaks down each step in a way that's easy to understand, so you can confidently recreate these dishes in your own kitchen.

Easy to Follow Instructions

If you're looking to eat healthier without sacrificing flavor, you'll want to check out Food of Life. Many of the recipes are packed with fresh fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins, making them both nutritious and delicious.

Healthy and Delicious

Reading Food of Life is like taking a trip to Iran without leaving your kitchen. Through her recipes and stories, Batmanglij celebrates the beauty and richness of Persian culture, inviting you to join in the celebration.

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Najmieh Batmanglij was born and raised in Iran. During her childhood, her mother wouldn't allow her in the kitchen. "Concentrate on your education," she would say. "There will be plenty of time for you to cook later in life." Najmieh came to America in the 1960s to study at university and would cook Persian food with fresh local produce using recipes sent by her mother in letters.&nbsp;
Her housemates loved the food she made and encouraged her to cook. Little did she know that the American food revolution had just begun. Later, when Najmieh returned to Iran with her master's degree in education, her mother welcomed her into the kitchen and started working with her.
At the end of 1979, as the Iranian Revolution took a more fundamentalist turn, Najmieh and her husband fled to France, where their first son Zal was born. It was in France that Najmieh decided to follow her passion for cooking. With the help of her friends and neighbors, she wrote her first cookbook, Ma Cuisine d'Iran. In 1983 she and her husband emigrated to America, where she gave birth to their second son, Rostam, and wrote her first book in English, Food of Life.
Najmieh has spent the past 35 years cooking, traveling, and adapting authentic Persian recipes to tastes and techniques in the West. She has been hailed as "the guru of Persian cuisine" by The Washington Post. Her Food of Life was called "the definitive book on Iranian cooking" by the Los Angeles Times.
The New York Times selected her Silk Road Cooking as one of the ten best vegetarian cookbooks of 2004. Her book From Persia to Napa: Wine at the Persian Table won the Gourmand Cookbook Award for the best wine history book of 2007. Najmieh is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier and lives in Washington, DC, where she teaches Persian cooking and consults with restaurants around the world.

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