Indulge yourself: chocolate cake with amaretti and pears
Fat free pineapple sponge cake
A perfect finger food: aubergines mini pizzas
A taste of the summer: insalata caprese
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Indulge yourself: chocolate cake with amaretti and pears
My other half is a real chocoholic. I always have to hide chocolate around the house, especially the nice dark one I use for baking as it will… Read More »
Fat free pineapple sponge cake
The bikini season is nearly here and I am always baking and cooking. I don’t know how on earth I will fit in my summer clothes. After enduring… Read More »
A perfect finger food: aubergines mini pizzas
Over the weekend I bought a few aubergines to make a pasta sauce which I do every week. My children seem to enjoy pasta with aubergines; this is… Read More »
A taste of the summer: insalata caprese
Hello all! It is sunny and warm here in England and summer has finally arrived! I have been digging out t-shirts and shorts which were stuck at the… Read More »
The Italian version of cheese cake: ricotta tart with sultanas
Let me give you one of those classic Italian cakes which never goes out of fashion. I have always loved my ricotta tart which is, let’s say, the… Read More »
How the Italian mamma has changed
When people think of Italy and the Italians the first world that comes to mind is “la mamma”. The Italian mamma has always been known for being a… Read More »
Paccheri pasta with squid in tomato sauce
The first time I had paccheri was at my Neapolitan friend Maria long time ago. I like to try different types of pasta. It is easy to end… Read More »
Domaine de Souch with Lemon Tart
I am pleased to have Pip from the Perfect Cellar as a guest blogger today. Pip has paired my Lemon Tart with a delicious dessert wine which will… Read More »
Pasticcini alle fragole, strawberries mini tarts
Go to any Italian pasticceria or bakery and you often find these miniature fruit tarts which look cute and are truly delicious. A crumbly pastry nest filled with… Read More »
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 »
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! 
