Now I know what you may be thinking, bit late isn’t she with this post, well you would be correct and I have a very good reason for that. Firstly we moved house on the 2nd April, that in itself is a lot of hard work and stress and one…
Gamberoni al Forno
I would like to start by wishing you all a very Happy New Year and hope that you had a very enjoyable evening last night. Hubby and I decided, as the Children were all out, to stay in and celebrate with a really lovely meal, not only was it New…
Spaghetti con gamberetti e rucola (spaghetti with prawns & rocket)
I love dishes that I can create in minutes, no fuss, only a few very good ingredients and a dish that doesn’t compromise on flavour. When you are a busy Mum, trying to juggle it all, dishes like this spaghetti con gamberetti e rucola (spaghetti with prawns & rocket) are just…
Spaghetti pomodoro with basil
Hubby for some unknown reason has decided that I am a murderer of all houseplants, where this notion has come from I do not know as I still have the same Orchid, which is as we speak in full glorious bloom, that he brought me 6 years ago. This rather…
Agnello Con Piselli Freshi – Lamb with Fresh Peas
I am afraid that here is another recipe by Gennaro Contaldo from ‘The Two Greedy Italians” and also a little history lesson, which I hope doesn’t bore you to much but a story that I find fascinating. As Gennaro says in the book, food and religion have always gone hand…
Salsicce fatte a mano con salsa pepolata – Hand-made skinless Sausages with Pepper Sauce
Today was Luca’s School Fete and he had a ball. The weather was perfect and it was all so terribly English, especially with cream teas being served. Luca is such a sunny little character and always fun to be with, he loves his food and loves to help cook. I…
Ndundari con salsa di pomodoro e basilico – Ricotta Dumplings with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Finally we have the internet back and I can blog again, I have a pile of recipes I really want to get on here and have decided that tonight after an extremely lovely dinner I would post this gorgeous recipe. I have tried on a couple of occasions to make…
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio & Peperoncino (Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil & Chilli)
It is no secret how much I love Antiono Carluccio, he is one of Italy’s great food ambassadors and was awarded the Commendatore award for his knowldege, enthusiasm and lifetime’s service to the Italian Food Industry, and in 2007 he received the O.B.E, a true legend and Italian Gentleman. For…
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Have you missed me? I know I have missed being able to Blog, all thanks to a manic life and the idiots which go by the name of BT !!! As you know we moved into our new house about 6 months ago, our Internet provider was Sky, but we…
