REV On Air: Gaz Oakley - The Beauty of a Simple Life

About this episode

Cora interviews Gaz Oakley about his transition to homesteading and the impact on his cooking and lifestyle.

Today, Cora talks to the incredible YouTube phenomenon Gaz Oakley about his journey into homesteading. Gaz left his life in London where he started his career in vegan cooking to live a simpler life in the countryside of Wales. His inadvertent journey to self sufficiency has captivated and inspired millions of people across the world. About Gaz: Gaz Oakley is classically trained chef originating from Cardiff, Wales. Gaz developed a passion for cooking at an early age, influenced by his father’s culinary skills. By the age of 15, he was already working in professional kitchens, gaining valuable experience and honing his craft. After many years working in top restaurants & a sabbatical from the industry and a few health issues, he made a big change to adopt a plant based lifestyle. With this new lifestyle, his passion for cooking exploded again. In 2016, Gaz launched a YouTube channel sharing his stories through food. Since then he’s reached over 1.6 million subscribers, made a series in Wales, Mexico and Jamaica and has also written three best selling cookbooks. During the covid lockdowns, Oakley transitioned from living in London to a homestead in the Welsh countryside which…

People in this episode

Host: Cora

Guest: Gaz Oakley

Topics covered

• homesteading
• vegan cooking
• self-sufficiency
• simple living
• food philosophy

Keywords

• Gaz Oakley
• homesteading
• vegan cooking
• self-sufficiency
• simple life

Mentioned in this episode

Places: London, Wales, Cardiff

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