About me...
Hello!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
My name is Nicoletta and I was born in 1987 on a small island of the lagoon called Lido. Having an Irish mother and a Venetian
father, I grew up between two countries, developing a strong passion for all things food and all things art.
During my university years I worked in a gourmet wine-bar in Rialto to finance my studies and that's when my curiosity towards the food world exploded. Since then, widening my culinary horizons has become a sort of mission and, after graduating with honors in Conservation of the Cultural Heritage, I have continued being involved the industry, combining my main passions whenever I could: food, photography and storytelling.
After a series of travels and work experiences abroad, I permanently settled in the lagoon and got married to a Venetian. Currently I work as freelance photographer (see portfolio) and digital content creator.
I'm always curious to learn about new projects, if interested in a collaboration, please send me an email at naturallyepicurean@gmail.com .
THE BLOG (updated July 2024)
Naturally Epicurean started back in 2017. Initially it was focused on food in Venice.
I had no idea I would have become a photographer and was sharing simple reviews of my favorite places in the city, with arguable photography.
Eventually, I started working with photography more and my lifelong love for art and design became predominant. Food interests me more from a visual, cultural and environmental perspective now and the content I share, in addition to my home recipes, is more centered on Venetian artists and designers.
All opinions are mine and it is my clear desire to keep this space personal. I do not accept paid posts on my website and do not do advertisement. Back in 2017 what made me start this blog was the desire to share the best Venice has to offer and the most authentic experiences and personalities, and this desire has remained unchanged. I love my city so much and, as you may be aware, it is suffering. Over tourism and climatic changes are daily challenges, therefore this blog is a way for me to remind myself of all the positive things the city offers and my photographic wanderings, which take place mainly at dawn and after dusk and at night, when the crowds have gone... a blessing for my soul.
