NEKED Food: The Plant-Based Gourmet Edition By Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay – Celebrity Vegan Chef, Restaurateur & SAMA Award-Winning Producer Step into the glamorous, flavour-driven world of NEKED Food — where culinary artistry meets plant-based alchemy, and every plate tells a story of passion, purpose, and pure indulgence. From the award-winning chef behind South Africa’s iconic five-star vegan restaurant comes a breathtaking gourmet collection that redefines luxury dining - no meat, no dairy, no compromise. In The NEKED Food: Plant-Based Gourmet Edition , Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay invites you to discover a bold new way of cooking: elevated, elegant, and unapologetically plant-based. Spanning just under 70 meticulously crafted recipes , this collector’s edition celebrates the abundance of the natural world — each dish a symphony of texture, colour, and emotion. From Michelin-worthy amuse-bouches to decadent desserts that seduce even the most devoted carnivores, this book proves that vegan food can be sexy, sophisticated, and wildly delicious. Expect to find culinary showstoppers such as: Cape Malay King Oyster Scallops with Minted Pea Purée and Rooibos Reduction - Porcini Vetkoek Sliders with Beetroot Achar & Hempseed Cream - Cannellini “Pickled Fish” Terrine with Saffron Potatoes and Cape flair - Pap Towers layered with Charred Butternut, Peppadew Pesto & Smoked Salt Crumble - “Blue Cheese” Umqombothi Cheesecake with marula-honey comb and burnt maize cracker - Seitan 'Lamb' Rack with Herb-Crusted Crust and Red Wine Jus And many more creations that celebrate South Africa’s rich heritage with a global gourmet twist Each recipe is accompanied by witty, heartfelt commentary in Vanessa’s unmistakable voice — charming, sassy, and delightfully mischievous — guiding you through plating tips, flavour pairings, and a philosophy that food is energy, creativity, and love made edible. But NEKED Food is more than a cookbook. It’s the story of a woman who turned survival into art - a cancer survivor, activist, and restaurateur who built an empire from the countryside of Clarens, South Africa. Vanessa shares her personal journey with warmth and humour, showing how healing, plant-based cuisine, and a touch of rebellious flair transformed her life. This edition also includes: Chef’s plating secrets and wine or cocktail pairings for every dish (both alcoholic and alcohol-free). - Behind-the-scenes stories from her award-winning restaurant and cooking show, The NEKED Food Table - Photography and styling worthy of any glossy lifestyle magazine - every page a visual feast With elegance, audacity, and a wink of wit, Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay elevates vegan cuisine to its rightful place: centre stage. Whether you’re a devoted foodie, a fine-dining enthusiast, or a curious newcomer ready to fall in love with plant-based flavour, this is your invitation to dine NEKED - with style. Because luxury is not about excess it's about intention. About the Author Vanessa Jarvis-Findlay is a multi-award-winning restaurateur , celebrity vegan chef , and SAMA Award-winning Executive Music Producer . Founder of the celebrated NEKED Food restaurant (Top 100 Restaurants in South Africa) and NEKED Cannabis Café, she has been featured on national television, Karakters (Showmax), and in publications including Sunday Times , Huisgenoot , and Die Beeld . She lives in Clarens, Free State, South Africa with her husband Daimon and their dog Chili, continuing to inspire through her plant-based revolution, one decadent dish at a time.