ABOUT THIS SITE

The Nude Chef site provides information and products you need to improve your cooking skills with a focus on vegan cuisine.

Here visitors will find upscale cooking videos and cookbooks with a multitude of delicious recipes presented by Sharon Picone, The Nude Chef.

Cooks of all levels, beginners through advanced, will benefit from the cookbooks and videos.

Fifty percent of profits from all products sold are donated between the following animal rescue charities and conservation foundations: Pet Rescue by Judy (a local, grassroots pet adoption group) and the African Wildlife Foundation.

ABOUT SHARON

I was born and educated in South Africa. Hailing from an Afrikaans family (Dutch, French and German origins), I started cooking at the age of 6 and by 10 years old, I was preparing complete meals and baking up a storm for my working parents. I soon realised that cooking was my passion and it was around this same age that I was also introduced to naturism quite by accident (our neighbours were naturists).

Becoming a vegetarian in 2000 and vegan in 2009, the veg lifestyle has forced me to approach cooking more creatively and I incorporate my knowledge of South Africa’s diverse cuisine into many of my recipes. Herbs, spices and wine feature prominently. I did not attend culinary school, so all my knowledge has been garnered through more than 35 years of experimentation and learning from others more knowledgeable than myself. I have been fortunate to have participated in classes with such renowned chefs as Alan Susser and on one of my regular trips to South Africa, I had the privilege and pleasure of cooking alongside celebrity chef and guru of Cape Malay cuisine, Cass Abrahams. Through this website, you will benefit from all the knowledge I learned from these chefs.

As a naturist chef, my philosophy is that there is a strong connection between our bodies in their natural state and the whole foods we enjoy as part of a veg lifestyle. Both naturists and vegans enjoy a lifestyle not dictated to by cultural and social mores: naturists are accepting of their bodies and vegans are in tune with what they put into their bodies. Both complement each other perfectly.

I believe we can all experience healthier lives without inflicting harm on animals and the planet. What inspires me is creating recipes that highlight and focus on whole, unprocessed foods while still maintaining a connection to my heritage. Enjoying and sharing food are common bonds that connect us all no matter our colour or creed.

Creating, enjoying and sharing are what cooking is all about. You too can experience the same joy for cooking while moving toward a healthier life. I can help you achieve that goal through my “how to” and informational videos, my food articles and recipes on this site as well as my FREE monthly e-newsletter. I will never share your information with anyone (that’s a sincere promise!) and you may unsubscribe at any time.

My e-newsletter is loaded with exclusive recipes, cooking tips, and so much more . Plus you will receive a bonus download of my ebook, Eating for Life, that shares information on:

• The Difference Between a Vegetarian and Vegan

• The Benefits of a Veg Lifestyle

• Which Foods You Should Avoid for Optimum Health

• Which Foods You Should Include for Optimum Health

• The Best Way to Transition to a Vegan Lifestyle

• Tips to Help You Make the Transition and Stay on Track

• What to Do When Your Kids Say “No” to Going Veg

• A Guide to Good Veg Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Everyone Happy

• A Word on Vitamin Supplements

Thank you for visiting my site and I hope you will join the growing list of subscribers.

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