Spaghetti with langoustines and cherry tomatoes
A romantic sweet roses cake with sultanas
Mussels au gratin
Detoxing with wild garlic soup
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Spaghetti with langoustines and cherry tomatoes
Some people seem to have visions about what’s going to happen in their immediate future.. I seem to have visions of what I will be eating next. With… Read More »
A romantic sweet roses cake with sultanas
I am very pleased to have had my interview published in Italian Reflections Daily. I do love this website as it has a daily update of Italian news… Read More »
Mussels au gratin
Italians love shellfish and the way the prepare it is just sooo good! Whenever I am in Italy I treat myself to my favourite restaurant and enjoy a… Read More »
Detoxing with wild garlic soup
What do you do when spring arrives? You go foraging! It can be very therapeutic going into the woods: I love the stillness, the peace you can find… Read More »
Panna cotta with strawberry compote
Hands up who has never had Panna Cotta! I have been living in the UK for quite a few years now and this is one of the most… Read More »
Chateau Chantelune Margaux 2009 with Marinated Juicy Pork Ribs
Today we have a good wine-food match: my marinated pork ribs have been paired with a very special wine and I am thanking Pip at the Perfect Cellar… Read More »
Pork chops in beer sauce
Sometimes you just fancy a big thick juicy steak. You start thinking about it and you don’t stop until you actually sink your teeth into it. It is… Read More »
Asparagus and prawns nibbles
Spring seems to have arrived in the UK: it’s finally sunny and warm! We have had such a long and cold winter and feeling the sun on your… Read More »
White asparagus risotto
It’s spring time! I love the vibrant colours of the flowers, the powerful smells of the plants in the garden and the extra hours of sunshine you get… Read More »
The cousins of cantucci: “Sbreghe” biscuits
Whilst I was in Italy last time, I visited a man who makes these biscuits entirely by hand and sells them in his shop. They are called “Sbreghe”:… Read More »
Capesante gratinate: scallops au gratin
In Italy scallops are called “capesante”, or holy shells and they are known also, in French as “Coquille St. Jacques”. A funny name for a shell. Apparently they… Read More »
Domaine Parigot Meursault with Asparagus Risotto
To my delight “The Perfect Cellar” has matched my asparagus risotto’s recipe with one their superb wines: the “Domain Parigot Meursault”. So today I am having a guest… Read More »
“The Best Offer” with Giuseppe Tornatore director of “Cinema Paradiso”"
The villa you are seeing here is “Villa Mainardis ” which was featured in the film “The Best Offer” which Giuseppe Tornatore screened for the first time at… Read More »
Roast chicken dinner cooked with red wine and herbs
Nothing beasts a good roast dinner. Whether it is winter or summer a roast dinner it is always welcome. I need to credit English cookery here: I learned… Read More »
How to make little meringues
Have you ever made meringues? I love them with strawberries and cream, with ice cream or simply dipped into dark chocolate.. yum! If you make your own they… Read More »
Let's go back to how food used to be, made from wholesome, good ingredients. Let's embrace the slow food movement.
Taking time to cook yourself a decent meal should always come as a priority. After all we are what we eat! 
