The Edible Mushroom Book by Anna Del Conte – review
The Edible Mushroom Book: No, dear reader, this isn’t a book you can eat but it will point you in the direction of lots of...
Vegetable Garden Risotto
From BBC Food Stir the essential flavours of an English summertime into this delicious, verdant risotto. Ingredients 250g/10oz broad beans 50g/2oz butter 3...
The Food and Cooking of Tuscany by Valentina Harris – review
Valentina Harris is one of the most respected promoters of real Italian food in the UK. She has had a successful career encompassing cooking, writing...
Tuscan Kale and White Bean Soup
From Whole Foods Market Serves 4 This week-night wonder is packed with veggies and beans. Top with crunchy croutons and grated Pecorino Romano cheese....
Spring Minestrone Soup with Pesto
From BBC Food This light and summery soup makes the most of springtime vegetables; don’t forget a dollop of pesto on top. Ingredients...
Vegetables by Antonio Carluccio – review
He must be one of the most iconic of Italian food writers. The late Antonio Carluccio will be known by everybody for the eponymous restaurants...
Sun-dried Tomato and Rosemary Palmiers
From BBC Food Give Lorraine Pascale’s super-quick canapés or an easy picnic snack a go today. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz ready-made puff pastry plain...
Fiori Di Zucca by Valentina Harris – review
This is a family cookbook and the recipes, like the author, are truly international. Yes, Valentina Harris is Italian from a globe-trotting family, although she...
Pasta Galore by Valentina Harris – review
Valentina Harris is an authority on Pasta, Italian food and food culture. The name Harris might not sound very Italian but she is in fact...
Antonio Carluccio – 100 Pasta Recipes – review
Antonio Carluccio is one of the world’s most respected authorities on Italy’s great food. He has written more than a dozen bestselling books and has...
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food by Gino D’Acampo – review
Fantastico – Modern Italian Food is Gino D’Acampo’s first book and it’s a fine one. The photography is superb, the recipes clear and the “hand-written”...
Crazy Pizza
… in Classy Knightsbridge It’s a not-so-crazy pizza experience at Crazy Pizza. It’s rather more a polished and smart affair with fun touches. It’s as...
Christmas Unearthed
International foods at Waitrose and Ocado It might seem a bit early to be thinking of planning your festive meals, but a bit of organisation...
Perfect Pasta at Home
Bring Italy to your kitchen with over 80 quick and delicious recipes. Perfect Pasta at Home is perhaps the most deliciously practical cookbook I have...
CAMPARI – make Dad’s Fathers Day!
It’s Dad’s special day, although every day should be Fathers Day. He loves cocktails and the weather (we hope) will be conducive to some interesting...
The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail
In 2019 the celebrated Negroni cocktail turned 100 years old. The mixed drink revival has introduced a new audience to this iconic classic. The drink’s...
Italy: The World Vegetarian
Italy: The World Vegetarian is a vibrant volume penned by Christine Smallwood. It will delight vegetarians but, just as importantly, it will also be welcomed...
Luxardo Aperitivo
Luxardo Aperitivo – a glow in a glass Established in 1821 by Girolamo Luxardo, this celebrated company is still entirely controlled by the same founding...
Sous Chef – Deliciously Different
This is a wonderful find. Sous Chef is an online portal selling high-end kitchen goods. They will be the one-stop shop for all my gifts...
Burpee cooks Gnocchi
Happy #NationalVegetarianWeek and this recipe from Burpee Seeds Europe is the perfect way to celebrate! Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi, Sautéed Honeycomb Tomatoes and Spinach (devised by...