I always look forward to my husband's return from an early-morning visit to our local fruit market in Bristol. I give him a list of all the things we need and he has the task of hunting high and low for the freshest and highest quality produce available. This is not always an easy task of … [Read more...]
Gourmet strawberry mini-muffins with a balsamic vinegar, acacia honey and pink pepper glacé
June 17, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
Heavenly pecan brownie with Italian vanilla bean ice-cream
May 25, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
One of my favourite comfort foods since coming to England is the classic chocolate brownie. Compared to some of Italy's finer patisserie, the brownie may not be the prettiest, but its taste is surely to die for! From the day I first tasted one I was haunted by the desire to find the version that … [Read more...]
Vanilla, raspberry and acacia honey oat slice
February 25, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
Sunday morning for us is all about taking things slightly slower and going back to our favourite spot for breakfast... our very own deli! Sunday morning is also about reading the food magazines from all over the world. Italian, Australian, American and of course British. I go through their pages … [Read more...]
Roasted pepper, tomato and smoked sweet paprika soup with parmesan pao de queijo bread
February 22, 2007 by · 1 Comment
Rain, rain and more rain! Only food with a vibrant colour and a taste of a warm, far-away land can help me now! My passion for Spanish smoked paprika and roasted peppers could only result in this captivating soup! Ingredients: 4 red peppers 1 tin of chopped tomatoes 1 red onion 2 cloves … [Read more...]
MIA fiera Part 2 – 4th International Artistic Chef Contest
February 17, 2007 by · Leave a Comment
After leaving the Illy stand there was quite a commotion where the Artistica 4th International Artistic Chef Contest was being held. The MIA web site describes it thus: "Organized in collaboration with the FIC (Federation of Italian Chefs) [and] with the sponsorship of the WACS World Association of … [Read more...]
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