Spring arrived with a bang in London this April and I’m pleased to say I managed to squeeze in several barbecues while the heat was on. So I was thrilled to be sent this lovely new condiment from Hilltop Tracklements and couldn’t wait to start experimenting. A lovely new, versatile ingredient to add to my […]
How I love a gadget, especially one that makes prepping food so much easier. Today I’m testing out the brand new Microplane Rotary Fine Blade Grater, the latest of their range of high-performance grinders. It’s compact, light yet strong and has an ultra-sharp stainless steel blade. Grating cheese (both hard and soft) has never been […]
Summer has arrived! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming in my garden and it’s time for some tasty picnic food. And where better to start your picnic with a chilled bottle of Prosecco. And not just any Prosecco. The award-winning Ca’ di Rajo Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG is made in the province of […]
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 back in the kitchen and I’m transporting you to Italy. Through its food, of course, and delicious dishes from the fabulous book Cooking with Nonna. Italian grandmothers are legendary for their recipes and for passing on their skills and ideas down the generations. My grandmothers and mother were never much into cooking which […]