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Bon Vivant MagA brand new website for those who live well!
Bon Vivant Mag brings you the best of what's going on in the French Riviera and beyond. From news to exhibitions, great restaurants & bars, big events, and interviews with local business owners, find the stories that help make you a Bon Vivant! |
Riviera InsiderFrom 2018 - 2021, I ran the
#1 English-language luxury lifestyle magazine for the French Riviera. It covered everything from art and culture to gourmet and all the events not to miss. The magazine was discontinued at the end of 2021. |
PERSONAL PROJECTS |
Food NewsFeaturing articles on food policy across the world, focusing on the latest EU legislation. Topics covered will include agricultural policy, recent food and nutrition research, organic farming news, and more.
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EnvironmentFrom global warming to the widespread use of pesticides and the record loss of bees, wildlife and flora, this section will cover new developments, scientific findings and those making a difference.
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Artisan SpotlightInterviews with farmers and artisans producing products according to age-old traditions. Here we honour their work, sacrifice, and dedication to natural practices that honour tradition and the earth.
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MY CREED |
These are the topics I feel passionately about. Whether explaining a revolt in Sicily, reporting from the UK's general election, spreading the word about devastating floods in the Cinque Terre, covering charity refugee organisations in the French Riviera, or just sharing Italian recipes, I bring my unique perspective on European current events.
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I have a Master's degree in journalism, certification in Culinary Nutrition, and numerous interviews with artisan natural food growers, I recently started a health & wellness podcast with a Certified Nutritionist, Pilates and Extend Barre instructor, Christine Kjeldbjerg called, "Nourishing Conversation with Nicole & Christine".
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Culinary Nutrition ExpertThis 13-week program focuses on the nutrition of food, understanding ingredients, creating healthy recipes and provides the tools for getting out in the world to share this great knowledge. Even though I have studied nutrition for most of my life, I found this program educational, rewarding and fun. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves cooking and is interested in living a healthier life.
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ACADEMIC WORK |
Working with Academic Publishing has combined my research on Media studies and religious studies to discuss how the media interacts and reports on various New Religious Movements. I presented a paper on media strategies, propaganda, and current challenges for journalists at Wuhan University in China. ___________________________________________________________ My interest in democracy and Italian politics led me to present a paper with the Italian Politics Specialist Group at the PSA conference in Brighton, UK. I presented a paper on new media and social media's role in the future of democracy. |
Blogging an Italian lifeIn 2010, I started Cultural Comments, a blog devoted to my adventures in culture, food and curiosities I encountered in my daily life in Italy, and throughout Europe. In 2011, the village of Vernazza, was devastated by a landslide after a day of intense torrential downpour. Severed from the rest of the world, I realised it was up to me to write about the tragedy. I continued to provide updates on the village's progress as they rebuilt. And thus began my path to journalism... |
FROM THE BLOG |
Every adventure is worthwhile. -Amelia Earhart