Fabulous Figs!!
Figs, fabulous figs! All year I wait patiently, I wait for the phone to ring and the call from my parents saying: 'Carmelina the figs are ripening, how many would [...]
A taste of Umbria – Terni
Time to share with you a taste of Terni, Umbria. Food evokes so many memories. Memories from this mornings strong coffee and naughty pastry to memories of years gone by. [...]
Beautiful Umbria – Terni
I was recently invited along to take part in a three day food and culture tour in the beautiful region of Umbria. A region renowned for its sausages, lentils and [...]
Natura & Sapori – Molise – Gnocchi con tartufo
 I recently found 'Natura & Sapori' whist scrolling through twitter . A company who ooze passion and love for a region of Italy that is incredibly close to my [...]
Strozzapretti – Cooking with Nonna Violante Part 2
Does Carmela have a passion for pasta? Some would say this is a ridiculous question, I live and breath pasta. From the moment I open my sleepy eyes to the [...]
Loving Romagna – Cooking with Nonna Violante – Hotel Eliseo Part 1
I fall in love often, possibly more often than I should but it's normally with a newly discovered cheese or a new shape of pasta that I have eaten. I [...]
Buratta – From Puglia, Italia!
Burrata, still sends me a little weak at the knees, even though it has been around for over 100 years. An artisan cheese originating from the beautiful region of Puglia [...]
Lisa McGuigan Wine – UK Launch
I was recently invited to the UK launch of a fabulous range of wines from one of the most passionate ladies I have ever had the pleasure to meet 'Lisa [...]
Simply Good Food TV
Things really seem to be taking off at the moment. I have nervously just sent off my second book proposal and am hoping to secure a second book deal with [...]
Fennel bread.
A delicious and yet very simply recipe for one perfectly formed aromatic fennel loaf. I adore this bread with simple antipasti such as cured meats, olives and artichokes. Great for [...]