Trading the catwalk for the kitchen // Cooking in Italy vlog 1

Trading the catwalk for the kitchen // Cooking in Italy vlog 1
Hi there,
Happy Friday! Are you excited it is almost the weekend? Today’s video is very special to me for a couple of reasons. Last summer I kind of hit a wall and felt very overwhelmed and burned out. It was a combination of lacking motivation, too much work and the lockdown during the pandemic. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do but I had the opportunity to travel back to Europe (not knowing if I was able to return to the U.S.) and spend time in Italy so I did it.
Through a friend in common I met chefs Floriano Pellegrino and Isabella Poti who own a Michelin star restaurant in Puglia, Italy. They invited me to come to Italy and spend time with them and learn more about food & cooking.
This was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up so before I knew it I had my suitcases packed and I was on a plane to Europe. During my 14 day quarantine, so many thoughts raced through my mind. I was excited and nervous at the same time. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into and what it would be like to spend a month living with two of the youngest and best chefs in the world.
Before my trip I stumbled across a quote “ If you never try, you never know”. For me, this was a sign to try and experience something new. I have always loved cooking and mainly because of KZbin I realized it is my biggest passion. But do I want to explore what it is like to be in a kitchen? I guess I would only know if I tried.
I feel you should ever be afraid to something new because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know.
During my trip in Italy, I experienced how hard and tough it is to work in a kitchen- the heavy lifting, standing on your feet, the long hours and the dedication of what goes into creating amazing dishes is just insane. Floriano and Isabella have taught me about the appreciation of each ingredient, how to work until everything is perfect, and shared their passions for true Italian cuisine.
I hope you enjoy this vlog and that it gives you a little escape from our reality now. Please let me know in the comments below if you enjoyed watching this video!
Maybe it’s time for my own cooking/travel show?
Big hugs xx
Sanne
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[@roory9076]

the amount of positive energy this vlog has given me is just unbelievable

[@manulina]

Same here! This inspired me to organize an Italian dinner for my close ones this weekend. Love this kind of videos!

[@nicolelaghi979]

Italy...❤️

[@giuliabiotti6685]

Happy that my country has given inspiration back to you during a though period... We love you! 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@SanneVloet]

It felt so good to be in Italy 🇮🇹

[@giuliabiotti6685]

@@SanneVloet omg you answered me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ made my day 💓

[@valentinaburigo]

So proud to be Italian. Thanks for sharing my beautiful country Sanne

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Who else thinks that this was the right decision for Sanne!❤️ you look so much happier ☺️

[@maxliked9863]

I am 100% in agreement...

[@beeutiaddict]

omg. imagine Sanne opens her own restaurant one day and we can all go and enjoy.

[@SanneVloet]

that's the dream ❤️

[@maxliked9863]

I can!!!

[@user-ei6wn3lt8c]

That’s why she devote herself into this field I think😊

[@bea-rq3ci]

i’m italian and i’m watching this video, you’re making me love my country even more lol

[@Fernanda-wo1qk]

She was stressed out in the beginning and peaceful by the end of the video... so nice!

[@sofysprugasci3888]

your enthusiasm and happiness make me so happy! can't wait for the next episode:)

[@SanneVloet]

can't wait to share it with you❤️

[@ingridploberger4174]

Hi Sanne from Genova 😀! I can see you in the future doing vlogs in your new kitchen teaching how to cook healthy and delicious food. I can't wait to see your new kitchen! Ciaoooooooooo 😘

[@SanneVloet]

awe i can't wait for you to see it!

[@jelenapompay2615]

So fun to watch this because I am studying abroad in Italy next year! can’t wait to get immersed in the culture!

[@SanneVloet]

so excited for you to experience it!

[@arundhathijs5454]

Italy 🇮🇹 is in its prime with your presence Sanne❣️

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

Totally, but she also looks so happy ❤️

[@VASIGTravelingLifeinLondon]

I can really see in these shots how much happier you’re ❤️ Italy resonates with you!

[@notaryan952]

GOD BLESS YOU SANNE! I will pray that you will always have a positive mind & a healthy body. Stay safe. God is always there for you.

[@noted_9743]

i love this so much. cheers to you for discovering a new life for yourself. for going after your passion. love to see it.

[@uglytomboy]

Oh man, I was a chef for 7 years and this video has really taken me back! I do curve modelling now and there are so many similarities in the two jobs. The passion for food is so strong, you’re gonna get more and more amazing as you go!

[@SanneVloet]

oh wow! thank you for sharing! practice makes perfect as they say ❤️

[@chrish7735]

It's so satisfying when everything just fits perfectly in your suitcase 😌😍

[@SanneVloet]

omg it really is!

[@Giulyaas]

OMG Sanne I’m so happy that you are in my country, I hope you enjoy!! ❤️❤️

[@annagomes8339]

I was a chef for 25 years. I hope people realise from this video how hard a job it is ,and how little we get paid for the skill we have. Beautiful video great work

[@karenmininni4962]

Awesome to see you reaching for culinary greatness. So beautifully creative! Whether Italian, Indian, Mexican, or any other ethnic culinary foods, its all awesome and flavorful! Best to you always!

[@SanneVloet]

thank you for the support! it means so much to me ❤️

[@madlenmertelmeyer6802]

I really enjoyed watching this vlog because I‘m also very in love with cooking.

[@eleftheriatagouli6148]

Meditaranean countries are the best!!!sun-food-hospitality!!!💙

[@tatyanagapeyeva1628]

Awesome recepy insparation..Sanne so beautiful ligthness soul.spirit

[@sofiamasciocchi9366]

Thank you so much for sharing these unique experiences, impressions and positive vibes💛 can’t wait for the next episode!!!

[@drouinjohnny9036]

Thanks you for sharing this journey with us....food...preparing wonderful dishes for the different persons you love is one of the things that’s united us true this times of despair..I’m a nurse and it’s so so hard to go to work...my energy is so low....but your face and excitement lifted my spirits so thanks again....xoxo

[@djamilamonteiro8951]

I’m making a big shift in my life to learn about growing food and making good food from it...your journey and growth is SO inspiring! Thank you for sharing it with us all ❤️

[@andreapanaderodelacruz2204]

I've been waiting for the Italy trip video for so long and it's finally here! Going to get in right now 🤗 I'm so happy that you've had a good time in Europe Sanne, can't wait to be able to travel again, I'm from Spain and I would love to visit more of Europe 🤞🏼✨

[@stayhappylittlemermaid]

Forgiveness is the key to letting go. Forgiveness isn't about releasing him or her, its about releasing you

[@occo5877]

forgiving who?

[@flurinaschwab118]

I totally agree but I don't get what triggered U to comment this?🙈

[@stcrl]

So happy for you Sanne! Interesting journey, thanks for taking us along

[@Olive-wr3jm]

So happy to know how you enjoy cooking! Also I have so much fun seeing many historical buildings hehehe can't wait for "cooking in Italy 2" yay!

[@angelbabys1]

♥️♥️♥️ love your videos so so much sanne ♥️

[@onewin1279]

I really like this EP with the restaurant. 🥰🥰🥰

[@sjessica641]

I’m so excited for this video! It’s amazing that you got to cook with Michelin starred chefs! I’ve followed you for a while and knew you had a passion for cooking but this proves just how serious you are. I’m an exec pastry chef and I KNOW that it wasn’t what you expected, it was hard and it wasn’t glamorous. But you have the willingness to learn and the passion for food that makes you so far ahead of the average “culinary student”(Which I’m sure is why they wanted to teach you). I know your passion lies outside of a commercial kitchen, but the fact that you actually went through it and learned how to work in one is so endearing. You know what it’s like now. That’s my world! Thank you for showing it.

[@incoronatabarranca1762]

I’m sooo happy you’re in Italy 🇮🇹 my original home, now I live in Cannington Western Australia 🇦🇺 but I love cooking Italian food, hope you have a greg time with your friends. All my love 😍 from nonna in Australia 🇦🇺

[@notaryan952]

I'm addicted in watching cooking shows, that's the main reason I view your vlogs, and your passion about it. I love the vlog title (Trading the catwalk for the kitchen). Can't wait for the next (Cooking in Italy vlog 2). Done subscribing and hitting the like button.

[@SanneVloet]

Thank you so much 😊 it means so much to me!

[@manulina]

Love this blog ❤️ I live in France so I love going to Italy, amazing culture and food there!

[@lauraioanachitescu433]

Thank you so much for this amazing video put together when being in Italy !! I've missed your vlog and now I feel so happy again to be watching your videos

[@beatricebiancorosso]

Such a nice vlog! Italy is my country so it's a pleasure to see you enjoying it 🇮🇹

[@rakshithakishore8009]

Love the pets and play with them

[@candelaochoa13]

With this video you’ve transported me back to the South of Europe, which I miss so much, so thank you 🙏🏻

[@SanneVloet]

i'm so glad this video could do that for you ❤️

[@NeoProdigy99]

Love italy. Have always wanted to visit. Have a good time!

[@annamariagirone1828]

I am italian, thanks!

[@dallelassaad5883]

Great video Keep up the good work. I love your work from Sydney Australia

[@kelleymcdaniel2129]

You're cooking videos are my absolute favorites 😍. I enjoy eating healthy but tasty recipes. You inspire me to eat better. Thank you for your videos 😊💖.

[@kidanbrusselers2615]

This so beautiful, I’ve been to Italy and I love just the positive vibes. Plus hi I am the girl yesterday that dm your matcha business thank you so much for the kind words in Dutch.

[@SanneVloet]

it's wonderful there! and i hope you like Nekohama!

[@ella_anna23]

Zo leuk om te doen! 2 jaar geleden hebben mijn vriend en ik een Puglia tour gedaan en ik vond het zo geweldig! Het eten was zo jummie en het gebied was prachtig. Toen nog niet heel touristisch en dat was heel fijn. Wat een fijne vlog Sanne, echt heel leuk.

[@SamElle]

I love that you pursued food and cooking and is sharing this with us ❤️❤️❤️ you’re so inspirational sanne!!!!

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou for watching!❤️

[@baythomas6712]

unbelievable!!! you’ve lived out a dream of mine. this vlog has reinstated that opportunities are out there and are possible! i’m so glad that you decided to post this video so i can live vicariously through you:) wish all the best for you!

[@tasfia5904]

Gosh, I was just saying she is living my dream and came across your comment! Haha

[@gal5402]

Such a beautiful future chef.

[@vivienfekete2359]

Sanne! Seeing you put in those long hours and just in general pursuing something out of your comfort zone because you are passionate about it, was so inspiring/refreshing to see. This was such a cool experience to be a part of (in a way haha) thank you for bringing all of us along! I sense great things coming 😁😁😁

[@paola.insuasty]

Bravo 👏❤️ you were so lucky to live this experience!

[@annyvitoria2662]

Thanks for The tips. Happy Friday

[@vitoriafendi8629]

Was so excited when watching this because I'm a Kiwi living in Lecce. I've eaten at 'Bro's many times. Fantastic that you came here.

[@SanneVloet]

Oh wauw! I love to hear that! I hope only eaten at Bro’s once but it was soooo goood. Next time say hi to Floriano and Isabella for me!

[@vitoriafendi8629]

@@SanneVloet Yes i will once we come out of lockdown. 💛

[@kaylabruner1045]

I think 1/2 of the regular recipes that I make at this point are yours!! Love this vlog, what a great experience for you

[@SanneVloet]

awe love to hear that! thank you for the support kayla ❤️

[@vanessancs489]

You are living my dream!! So happy that you are happy and that you are sharing with us 😊

[@SanneVloet]

thank you for coming on the journey with me ❤️

[@munchingwithmariyah]

FAVE VLOG EVER! Such a vibe, makes me miss traveling so much

[@simmi0064]

I just wanna say that vlog is so amazing so much positivity I can see in it. You have good positive vibes Sanne❤ keep going.

[@kimdebs1577]

Ok that was amazing. Such a positive attitude. Way to go Sanne.

[@laprpnl]

Really Sanne, I always have good feelings watching your videos !

[@sangmaradhin6444]

MY MOOD IS ON !! ❤️

[@raeshelleleslie1806]

sanne this is beautiful! such a blessing that you filmed this!! cant wait to see more!

[@neleseyfarth5385]

thank you for this video sanne🤍 after finishing school & before studying i will be travelling around italy aswell, learning more about design and art & cooking healthy and tasty food. this was so interesting to watch!

[@MsSammiRoss]

I Agree. I believe if cooking and traveling is your dream.. Go for it and make your dreams come true. I will always be your support.

[@monical.7003]

Such a great video! Thank you very much, Sanne! I'm from Puglia and due to Covid I haven't been able to be there for 3 years... this has brought tears to my eyes. Such a gorgeous land!

[@topangaah]

Sanne this is so amazing and inspiring ! ❤️❤️🙌🏻 love you

[@carlottabartoli7844]

Finally the italy vlog 😍😍😍😍 hope you’ll come back to visit us soon!

[@valkjetoekan9221]

I’m so inspired by this video, It’s so cool to see how things happen in that environment! 😍😍

[@SanneVloet]

Glad you liked it!! ❤️

[@melodyianosic2689]

Now that is life....

[@violett_nightt]

I love Italy and I love you Sanne. I wish you good luck!🌼💖🍝🍕🍞

[@sarakjeldsen769]

This sounds like an amazing experience!

[@wellness_sy23]

Thank you for a another new great video😍 It's really happy to see your videos and get positive energies from those everytime❤

[@SanneVloet]

your message made me smile! thank you for watching and for your support ❤️

[@Joannacastro15]

What an amazing experience!!! ♥️❤️♥️❤️

[@AdesyaRaphaela]

This is so much fun and healthy!

[@emmarose6981]

I am absolutely in awe of this type of vlog! It's like watching a documentary and I love it! Congratulations on following your dreams Sanne!!!✨Much Love❤️

[@SanneVloet]

Glad you enjoy it ❤️ thank you for your support!

[@georgia3349]

I just know already that watching this is gonna make me so hungry!!

[@TheMinlou]

what an amazing experience, i'm so happy for you. i love Italy

[@SanneVloet]

thank you! i feel so grateful to have had such an amazing opportunity

[@saaramehta7562]

love this cannot wait to see you back on the runway

[@stojanstojanov5085]

Awesome that you had a Chef experience first-hand, and sharing how it went for you, is great👏🏻

[@SanneVloet]

Thank you!! 😊

[@racheldorian5712]

new favorite vlog! so stunning & such a beautiful story!

[@SanneVloet]

So glad you liked it! ❤️

[@giuliadiconza1654]

Love this! I'm from Puglia ❤️

[@hannahclarke2149]

Love this vlog so much!

[@Nekohama]

Chef Sanne with the positive vibes!

[@goodvibes-rc1bv]

Her taste in food is amazing and No doubt she is gorgeous.

[@treetop6877]

This was such a fun vlog! I love your passion!

[@lolitalolipops4154]

Hi sanne I’m so impressed how you know what you want to do and do it. Did you feel different being in Europe again? Lecce looks amazing . A place to add on my list . Your hair has grown so much too !

[@KyCandicee]

Omg the video we’ve all beeen waiting for 💓 Chef Sanne

[@missmadeline500]

Hi Sanne, this is by far one of my favourite videos of yours!

[@SanneVloet]

awe this makes me so happy!

[@annabellehence]

This is so inspiring

[@theegyptiantunisianyoutube8916]

Good job

[@slavomirasimaliakova5681]

love this video soooo much!

[@fatimak1042]

Oh boye I'm loving it!! So wanna learn and cook in italy.. wish you love and happiness

[@SanneVloet]

❤️❤️❤️

[@itriedthissoyoudonthaveto]

This was such an inspiration for me to do what I love ✨✨

[@lenase7396]

I can' t believe you were in my hometown Lecce!!! Thank you so much for visiting, Apulia rules !!

[@anapinto7517]

such a lovely vlog! lots of love from portugal

[@ninniroen1980]

I get always so happy when I watch your videos😄

[@SanneVloet]

awe thank you!

[@judyderieux8484]

How fun for you. ✨

[@dienkerozendom3772]

Oh. my. Gawd. This looked so delicious!

[@SanneVloet]

It was so good! ❤️

[@alexwatson]

Best video yet!!! Ahhh I miss Italy 😍

[@SanneVloet]

Thank you!! 😊

[@shannonliu7952]

so good and so inspiring to see you pursue your passions - i love your energy so much!

[@SanneVloet]

thank you ❤️

[@OliviaViewyork]

Love your vlog💕💕

[@aoifeodonnell4929]

So exciting to see that plant based food is awarded at the highest level. I would love to visit the restaurant some day.

[@SanneVloet]

you should! let me know if you get the chance

[@rosamrc923]

Hi Sanne, Salmorejo is Spanish food :-) Fantastic experience and amazing place. Like everywhere in Italy! Food looks spectacular.