January 4, 2019
Fabulous Fonduta…
For several years each January we have held a succession of very merry “Apres-Ski Evenings” at Caldesi in Campagna, when staff and...
December 23, 2018
A Sicilian favourite recipe… quick, easy and ideal for a drinks party!
On a cool, bright day in Palermo, capital of Sicily we took a trip to the market in Ballarò. There...
December 17, 2018
Figgy Pudding the Italian Way
With Christmas fast approaching I thought I’d share a Sicilian take on figgy pudding. Some years ago while travelling around...
December 5, 2018
Recipes from our demo at the BBC Good Food Show
Last week we had the pleasure of demonstrating two great recipes at the BBC Good Food Show at the NEC...
October 24, 2018
Pasta Essentials – Cacio E Pepe
Cacio e Pepe Cheese & Pepper Pasta There are many ways to make this classic dish and each Roman cook will show...
September 5, 2018
Rustling up Dinner from the Allotment Garden and Bottom of the Fridge
This weekend our family bundled into our car and drove down to Devon to see my sister Carly and show...
August 30, 2018
Fresh and Fast Tomato Sauce
Nine-minute Italian tomato sauce After years of not daring to alter Italian recipes from whichever mamma gave them to me, I...
August 24, 2018
Linguine with Crab Chilli and Cream
I am always seduced by fresh crabs for sale when I am by the seaside, particularly when someone else has...
August 13, 2018
Samphire with Eggs and Butter
Sipping an early cup of coffee in bed, I admired the view from my bedroom window of flat marshland, grazing...
July 11, 2018
Gluten Free and Gorgeous
We recently posted a picture of Torta Caprese on our FaceBook page as it's Giancarlo's favourite dessert and one he...
