Biscotti , flavoured with pistachio and dark chocolate
A traditional biscotti served with coffee in Italy. A firm bite and a biscuit that seems to take on any flavour its given.I always have an array of nuts in [...]
Spiced apple loaf….
As I am writing and look out of my windows I shiver. At the moment we are having a cold spell to say the least. I do love the snow, [...]
Perfect Pastina……
I was bought up on copious amounts of Pastina. It is quick to cook and prepare and really warms up your belly on a cold winters day. Saying that, pastina [...]
Pasta making evening of fun….
Who needs to go out and party on a Saturday night. Not me!! Well not on the 9th of March anyway. I would much rather be making pasta with friends. [...]
Polpo, a stylish take on Venetian cookery.
The meaning of Polpo' is octopus. For me this image depicts the most delicate of sea creatures with wild pink legs and a bulbous body. Slightly voluptuous and a little [...]
Pasta machines…………….which are the best?
Being Italian I adore pasta, however this carb is playing havoc with my figure! In any form, fresh or dry, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, I'm not fussy. Any shape [...]
New year, new plans for 2013…….
Here we go again, lets begin making false aspirations for the New Year. The same as I do every year, I normally am unable to get through January without everything [...]
Chili hot wreath per la mia cucina………
I am not really very good at craft, from sewing, knitting or anything that really requires copious amounts of patience. I have a sewing machine, all the books, knitting needles [...]
Rococo, Mastering the art of chocolate……
I felt like a school girl skipping along to Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. The difference was I had not won 'The Golden Ticket' but the good news was it was [...]
Delicate pasta sheets pressed with herbs….
I'm Italian and a mum to four beautiful bambini, so from that statement you can see I'm passionate, (joking)! BUT, I am even more passionate about food, especially Italian food [...]