Punteha van Terheyden

Punteha van Terheyden is a freelance journalist, editor and ghostwriter specialising in true-life, and founder of ethical journalism platform Lacuna Voices. Her Iranian heritage has shaped her love for cooking, and she is a champion of equality and diversity in the media. Instagram: @vtfeatures @lacunavoices

Recent articles by Punteha van Terheyden

Wayne Vowden in his kitchen

Close Connections: Wayne Vowden – I dreamt of cooking for my family

Paul and Kathleen sitting on the sofa looking at a laptop screen

Close Connections: Kathleen & Paul – with Paul around, I’d experiment in the kitchen

Marwah and Tibbs with their housemates dressed up for an impromptu wedding

Close Connections: Marwah El-Murad – everybody needs good neighbours

Lexier and Julia cooking together

Close Connections: Julia Adamson – cooking sparked my Lexie’s passion

Kat, Katya, Valya, Gemma and Gabi standing for a photo in the garden

Close Connections: Kat Reynolds – they’e not just friends, they’re family

Dina and Bibi happy in the kitchen

Close Connections: Dina Macki – my 82-year-old grandma is a social media star

Jonathan and Lauren either side of their lit up Christmas tree

Close Connections: Jonathan & Lauren – happy Christmakkah

Laura enjoys afternoon tea with a friend

Close Connections: Laura Dudley – sharing recipes got me through the hard times

Robin and Lydia in the kitchen

Close Connections: Robin van Creveld – good food is a human right

Creamy pesto & kale pasta in a bowl

Cook Smart champions: How we cope with the cost of living crisis

Jo and Leisa Creed

How we eat now: Jo and Leisa Creed

Punteha van Terheyden & her grandmother

Our grandparents have never been more precious