Check out our interview with Emma Sawko, the vibrant, rock 'n' roll woman of conviction behind Wild & the Moon: more than 10 restaurants, pioneers in urban offerings of delicious, plant-based meals.
The purchase of less than 50€ that has enormously improved your life
Greek watermelon. I don't know if it changed my life, but it made it a lot better, for one summer.
The best beauty advice you've ever been given
Generally speaking, stay natural: beauty trends tend to fade quickly and age us more than they should. Remember the thin eyebrows of the 90s: they didn't grow back on those who drew them on with tweezers!
The best health advice you've ever been given
My mother taught us that the first medicine is on the plate. We always ate very healthy meals, and I never got sick.
How you integrated Archie into your daily life
For a long time, I've started the day with a spoonful diluted in a glass of water. It's magical; it gently awakens the digestive system and brightens the complexion.
The dish you eat when you don't have time
A smoothie. I always have homemade almond milk in the fridge and some fruit on the counter or in the freezer. I blend them with plant-based protein or superfoods from Wild & the Moon and take them with me.
The recipe you like to cook
I love cooking everything! It's the act of creating a new recipe with what I have on hand that I enjoy. I love mixing vegetables, roasting them in the oven, and adding good oils, lots of seeds, chickpeas, herbs, and spices.
The place where you feel relaxed
I love nature, the mountains, and the sea. The ocean, in particular, energizes me. My favorite place in the world, which soothes me as much as it recharges my batteries, is Biarritz, where I've always gone every year. We go there every summer to meet up with family and friends.
The one essential thing you do every day to take care of yourself
Sports. I grew up practicing professional ballet and competitive skiing. Movement is essential for me, even today. Every morning, I need to do an hour of sports before anything else. I practiced boxing for years, and today, I alternate it with a yoga practice.
The person who inspires you the most
My father is a great source of professional inspiration. He encourages me and helps me make the right decisions; he's a valuable ally.
The bad habit you'd like to get rid of
My phone addiction. It's made me a slave to my job, and I constantly check messages and emails.
The app you wouldn't delete from your phone
Instagram; I partly manage the social networks for Wild & The Moon and Comptoir 102
The book to recommend
Wild and the Moon: My 150 Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Delicious Recipes . Okay, I'm not just saying this because it's my book, but it's time to change the world!
The activity that relaxes you the most
Walking by the water. I do this every day after leaving the office when I'm in Dubai. That's how I learned meditation.
The quality you wish everyone had
Kindness
The sporting activity you like the most and the time you devote to it
Right now, yoga is taking over from boxing. I do an hour a day.
The phrase you often repeat to yourself
“No, I don’t just eat seeds.”
