Polpette – Cucina povera bread balls
If you have stale bread like I often do lurking in the depths of the bread bin, then these fluffy polpette pillows are perfect to russle up. They are light, full of flavour and smell amazing too, spiked with garlic and fresh herbs pulled from the garden. Make them your [...]
Cookbook Review – Ingredienti by Marcella Hazan & Victor Hazan
Not only is this book 'Ingredienti' by Marcella and Victor Hazan a favourite of mine ( I read it in 36 hours) and holds pride of place in my kitchen but Jonell Galloway who has written this cookbook review is a total inspiration to me. I met Jonell and her [...]
Sliced & dried apple snacks
7 Weeks off school for the Summer and four children equals empty cupboards all the time. My children are always hungry, they remind me of small birds constantly yelping away for more food. These dried apples are great to make with children, keep well and are incredibly delicious too. Getting [...]
Frangelico & Polenta Chocolate Cake
Everyone love chocolate cake and I never need an excuse to have a coffee and cake break, however I very rarely make cakes at home. Chiara my youngest daughter woke up this morning with the hunger (her words) for a brownie! Yet again everyone loves a brownie but I fancied [...]
New 100% Italian Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Discover the full flavour of Italy. New 100% Italian Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil Filippo Berio is delighted to announce the launch of Filippo Berio 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. I am extremely lucky and proud to be associated with and work within the brand of 'Filippo Berio'. [...]
Vorrei – Raspberry & Asiago Risotto
The new, delicious healthy Italian cheese selection from Vorrei Vorrei, the specialist online food retailer, has introduced a new Italian cheese selection to complement its growing range of carefully selected food and wine. Sourced from small family-run farms and dairies, the artisan cheeses do not contain any additives or [...]
Galvanina – Summer sparkling mocktails
Galvanina expands UK presence. No need to wait for the clock to strike 5pm or for that diet coke break anymore. Fancy a new cooling drink with a difference? Galvanina have us drooling and tempted with delicious fruity mocktails anytime of the day. I am currently an alcohol free zone...(sad [...]
Amaretto tiramisu – Southern Italian Family Cooking
Tiramisu One of the most famous and well-loved Italian desserts there is, this pudding truly lives up to its name ‘tiramisu’ meaning pull me up and this moreish dessert certainly will! Although said to have been invented in Siena, tiramisu is made throughout most regions of Italy. Make tiramisu ahead [...]
Fennel bread – Southern Italian Family Cooking
Preparing, kneading and baking a fresh loaf of bread gives you that sense of instant satisfaction. The aroma alone wafting from the kitchen offers comfort and the urge to slice the warm loaf whilst spreading it lovingly with slightly salted butter. I love to use fennel seeds in my cooking [...]
Pizza dough from ‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’.
Everyone loves pizza and in my opinion its a great way to get my four children experimenting and prepping in the kitchen at the weekend. Toppings are entirely up to you but get the base right and you will never go wrong. I tend to make a double batch of [...]
Southern Italian Family Cooking
‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ Cucina Povera - Family cooking from the heart of southern Italy from Carmela Sereno Hayes ‘Southern Italian Family Cooking’ is not just a cook book, it’s a journey, a journey through the gastronomic memories that Carmela Sophia Sereno (Hayes) holds so dear to her heart of [...]
Spaghetti Carbonara……with no cream!
Authentic and seamlessly traditional 'Spaghetti alla Carbonara'. Hailing from the region of Lazio, a classic dish that is welcomed on any day of the week. By the time the spaghetti is cooked (aldente) the sauce is ready to welcome the stands of leggy ribbons. Never add cream to this already [...]