281 — Max La Manna

🎉 It’s ‪Max La Manna week on the podcast! 👉🏽 Max La Manna is an award-winning author, low-waste chef, and campaigner whose casual approach to cooking has attracted over 2 million followers and more than a billion video views. Drawing from his own life, he shares simple, affordable recipes that make the most of every ingredient and inspire people to waste less. His debut cookbook More Plants Less Waste won “Most Sustainable Cookbook” at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, and his follow-up was named “World’s Best Vegan Cookbook” in 2023. Max has been featured in Vogue, Vice, and The Guardian, and hosted the BBC Earth series Regeneration Food as well as appearing on major TV shows including BBC Saturday Kitchen Live and Channel 4’s Steph’s Packed Lunch. Recognized as Digital Creator of the Year at the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, he was also named one of top 30 chefs shaping the future of food. 👉🏽 In this conversation, we discuss his rise to internet fame, how he is using his platform for good, why he doesn't use the term 'vegan' to describe himself, the genocide in Gaza, hunger strikes, and so much more. ❤️ If you love the show and want to support us, please consider joining our Patreon. 🔔 And while you're at it, hit that subscribe button! NEXT STEPS: ✅ Join Max's campaign to send aid to Gaza.✅ Cook with Max's recipes.✅ Order Max's cookbooks.✅ Follow Max on Instagram. CONNECT WITH LGAD: ✅ Instagram ✅ Website ✅ Substack CONNECT WITH NICK LAPARRA: ✅ Instagram