Italy

Chocolate & Frangelico Madeleines

Well I think I have probably bored you enough with pasta dishes, so decided a nice little treat was in order. I wanted to make this recipe as soon as I saw it and finally got round to ordering a Madeleine tin. I must admit that I didn’t rush out…

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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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Brodo – Stock

As you all know I love Italy, the food, the culture, the people, being brought up by an Italian Mother-in-Law I am slightly biased but I love their family values and as old fashioned as it is, I have instilled this into my children.   Every evening we sit as…

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A tribute to Prosecco & Limoncello

I love all things Italian, sometimes to my detriment, especially during the World Cup ! As you can imagine living with all these England fans, loving the Italian football team and wanting them to win does not go down well, but hey its not as agonising as being an England…

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