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

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 has had a profound effect on his whole philosophy & outlook on food & life in general. Motivated by his desire to connect more deeply with the food he prepares and to promote self-sufficiency, now his practicing homesteading with his partner Tiegan Mae and new daughter. In the countryside, Gaz has dedicated himself to growing his own food, embracing the principles of organic farming and permaculture, even adopting some rescued chickens all with the goal of encouraging his audience to become a little more self sufficient and reap the many benefits of growing your own. The hands-on approach to growing food has allowed Gaz to develop even more innovative and seasonal recipes, reflecting the bounty of his garden. He often shares the improvements he notices in his all round physical & mental health thanks to the wonders of being at one with nature.Merci To This Episode’s Sponsor Mill! Mill is your kitchen’s new best friend. A simple, odor-free food recycler that  turns leftovers and scraps into nutrient-rich grounds with no effort. Mill prevents food waste without smells, flies, or chores. It works while you sleep and you can keep filling it for weeks.You can use the grounds in your garden, add them to your curbside compost, or let Mill pick them up and deliver them to a small farm for you. Try it risk-free and get $75 off at mill.com/rev.Learn More About Mill