05/06/2026
One of my go-to breads is focaccia.
I learnt to make it at the very beginning of my bakery and cooking journey, and it has stayed with me ever since.
Not long after, I realised that focaccia becomes something even more special when it's filled with mozzarella, roasted vegetables (I have a particular soft spot for roasted butternut squash and beetroot), a handful of fresh leaves, plenty of pesto, and caramelised onions.
Nothing complicated.
Just beautiful, fresh ingredients coming together.
For me, cooking has always been about more than following a recipe. It's about flavours, textures, colours, scents and the moments they create around a table.
When everything comes together, people naturally slow down. There's flavourful food in front of them, good company beside them, and somehow time becomes less important.
Those are the moments I love most.
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