Italian Food

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…

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Tagliatelle with Parsley & Hazelnut Pesto

Yesterday was “International Day of Italian Cuisine” and this year´s official dish was Pesto alla Genovese, one of the world’s most famous uncooked sauces that originated in Genova, in the Region of Liguria. Pesto is one of the most reproduced sauces with many variations found around the world, but a…

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About me

I came up with the idea of this blog as I had been writing a cookery book for my Children after my eldest Son Simon left home and would ring me for all his favourite recipes. I thought that this way it would be easier to update & where ever they were they could cook their favourite recipes. This blog is that index card box of scribbled recipes, torn out recipes from magazines, lost somewhere in the house, all brought neatly together in one place.

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