So today we’ve been out of Lockdown 2 for a week. I’ve loved going out for lunch and doing a bit of Christmas shopping. I have avoided busy shops (crowds freak me out these days) and am keeping to the rules. Sadly not everyone is doing the same, with huge crowds in Regent Street and […]
Genuine Parma ham (Prosciutto di Parma) is a truly special product. It’s soft, both sweet and salty and melt-in-the-mouth. The unique conditions of the Parma region of Italy make it possible to produce this high-quality ham – it’s been made there since Roman times. So they know what they’re doing! The hams are made from […]
Today I’m cooking with one of my favourite products. Parma Ham or Prosciutto di Parma is produced in the hills surrounding the town of Parma in the Emilia Romagna region of Northern Italy. Every stage of the production process has to happen here – even the pre-sliced packs of Parma Ham you’ll find in UK […]
Today I’m cooking a delightful potato dish with a very special ingredient – Parma Ham. This amazing product is made from only four ingredients: pork, salt, air and time. Love that! The pigs must be bred on one of the 10 northern and central Italian regions and only three breeds can be used to produce […]
Okay, I admit it, I’m a bit of a ham fanatic! There’s always ham of some sort in my fridge and when I go to Italy or Spain I dream about lugging home a whole leg, complete with its special frame and knife so I can nibble freshly sliced delicacies at my leisure. As it’s […]
Peas are one of my favourite vegetables, so sweet and juicy and amazingly versatile. I always have a frozen bag in my freezer – it even came in really handy once when I sprained my ankle! These lovely pea recipes come thanks to the Yes Peas! campaign. For more, visit their website at www.peas.org, where […]