A tender, funny blend of recipes and memoir that ruminate on what it takes to feel fulfilled. 

From growing up as a gay teenager in the Welsh valleys to trying to find his own space in the city, Mikey Bell builds a life that looks good on paper—but a curious sense of dissatisfaction lingers, which makes even the best achievement feel incomplete. With honesty and wit, Mikey’s story captures the disappointment and struggle of discovering that life rarely unfolds as you expected. 

During an existential panic, Mikey takes a trip to Italy, cooking and eating his way toward clarity—and along the way examines identity, expectations, and success. With reaffirming recipes that turn everyday food into a lens for joy, How an Egg Changed My Life reminds us that we can always find a new appetite for life, but only when we learn to define what truly keeps us full.