Location
Aberdeen, Scotland
School
Robert Gordon University
Expertise
European food culture, Family-Inspired recipes, Exploring Spanish & Italian cuisine
- Stephen once helped his wife craft a guide on recreating authentic Italian pasta dishes, blending her culinary expertise with his storytelling skills.
- He's written extensively on European food culture, bringing the flavors of Spain and Italy to life for his readers.
- His love for European cuisine stems from annual travels to Spain and his family's Italian roots.
Experience
Stephen has been a professional writer for over a decade, crafting compelling content across industries. His work spans everything from lifestyle trends to in-depth travel guides, and he has clocked up over 1 million words as a freelancer for The HOTH. Food has always been a central part of Stephen's life. One of his earliest food memories? His family's generational recipe, humorously named "Spaghetti a la Plonk," for the unmistakable sound it makes when it hits the plate. Whether experimenting in the kitchen to rival his Sardinian wife's culinary skills or diving into Spanish cuisine on his annual travels, Stephen's passion for food is personal and playful. When he's not writing or cooking, Stephen sings at weddings and corporate events or manages his digital SaaS agency, blending creativity with entrepreneurship.
Education
Stephen holds a B.A. (Hons) in publishing with journalism from Robert Gordon University.
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