I first spied Valeria Necchio through an insta-friend of an insta-friend (I can say that legitimately in 2016 now can't I ?!) and her work (and her name - my mother is also a 'Valeria') immediately caught my eye. Pure, raw, emotional and vibrant - her food and lifestyle photography is instantly encapsulating, and her recipes - wholesome, seasonal and immensely comforting. You can always find her procuring the most delightful local produce to cook with, her recipes influenced by her deep Venetian heritage and love for both traditional, yet timeless northern Italian fare.   In fact, beyond her... [ READ MORE ]