Italian Cheese – Our Favourite Five
Smile and say cheese!.......and we certainly seem to be doing just that; over the years the demand and consumption of cheese has grown worldwide. In 2020 global production of cheese amounted to approximately 21.69 million metric tons and here in UK, 98% of households...
Our Top 6 Italian Easter Treats
Happy Italian Easter! Much less commercialised than in the UK, Italian Easter celebrations focus on food, friends and family. They also focus on the more solemn, religious aspects of the holiday. Like many Italian holidays, Holy Week is characterised by rituals and...
Comforting Pasta Recipes for Lunch or Dinner
Over the last year there has been an increased demand for pasta. An international study found that 1 in 4 people increased their pasta consumption in 2020. Undoubtedly the pandemic has played a huge role in this rapid growth. Many people are rediscovering the benefits...
Our Favourite Easy Autumn Pasta Recipes
As the nights start drawing in it is time to start cooking up some comfort. Whether it is for a cosy dinner for 2, bringing the family together for a meal or for entertaining friends these quick and simple autumn pasta recipes are packed full of goodness and fantastic...
10 Italian Essentials for your Student Care Package
During these uncertain times a student care package is the ideal way to let your loved one know you are thinking about them. This thoughtful yet practical gift provides a much-needed taste of home comfort combined with a luxury twist. Give yourself peace of mind that...
Spaghetti with creamy Vodka & Lemon Sauce
A splash of vodka can really lift a pasta sauce, giving it an extra kick, bringing out the different flavours in the dish and adding a creaminess - all without any taste of alcohol! Ingredients for 2 people 200g quality Spaghetti 125ml milk 15g butter 1 untreated...
Quick Fontina Cheese, Mediterranean Vegetable and Cherry Tomato Pasta Bake
Chilly, dark evenings call for proper comfort food and a pasta bake always cheers us up! This one is super-easy and can be made with any veg you might have in the fridge (aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, peppers), but if you're too tired for chopping why not use a...
Pasta Problems? Improve your Pasta Making Skills with our Quick Tips!
Pasta, in theory is an easy meal, but it's not always straightforward to make the perfect kind of pasta you've no doubt enjoyed in Italy. There are a few common errors which can lead to pasta problems but avoided them will definitely improve your pasta skills. Unhappy...
Avoid these common mistakes & make perfect Tiramisu’ every time.
Tiramisu' is one of those desserts which, when done properly can be sheer heaven in a dish but unfortunately it's a very easy dessert to mess up! Here are the ten pitfalls to avoid if you want to create perfect Tiramisu' every time: 1) Don't use the eggs lurking at...
Why You Should Be Drinking Organic Prosecco.
In the UK we love Prosecco! It’s easy to drink, fairly low in alcohol, has fewer calories per glass than wine and best of all, it’s affordable at a fraction of the price of Champagne! Since 2009 production of our favourite tipple has tripled. Now 500 million Prosecco...