That’s the title of a book I read some years ago by Penelope Green, an Australian journalist who ends up living in Naples. I enjoy reading this kind of book, always fascinated and a little jealous of people who get to experience living in a foreign country (especially Italy). I can’t remember too much of…
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When In Rome – Why I love the Campo de’ Fiori district
When I travel, my number one criteria for choosing accomodation is always location, location, location. I want to be smack bang in the middle of it all, I want to be within walking distance of all the sites, I want to be near bars and restaurants the locals hang out, and I want there to…
Cannoli with Ricotta Cream, Chocolate and Pistachio
I love that part in the Godfather movie when Clemenza leaves home to go out on a ‘hit’. His wife (who has no idea he is going out to murder someone) asks him to bring home some cannoli. After he and his accomplice finish the murder he says: “Leave the gun, take the cannoli.” Cannoli…
Smoked Salmon, Mascarpone and Wasabi Pizza
Pizza has got to be one of the most loved meals in the world. There are so many versions and so many possibilities. Like pasta, a pizza base is a blank canvas waiting for you to add an infinite variety of toppings to suit your taste (or most often for me, whatever you’ve got lying…
Penne with Roasted Pumpkin, Capsicum, Haloumi and Chorizo Crumb
I’m always trying to think of new ways to throw together a meal using a packet of pasta. It’s my ‘go to’ blank canvas and I could never imagine my pantry being without at least a few varieties waiting to be dressed up for dinner. As much as I love the weekend where I…
Home Made Gnocchi
Making fresh pasta and gnocchi has always been my passion, my joy and my therapy. I can’t think of anything I’d rather do in the kitchen than get my hands into making something from scratch. This is where I am happiest, making something amazing from a few ingredients that I know my family will love….
Sweet Ravioli with Cream Cheese and Strawberry
Wonton wrappers are definitely not Italian, but they are a great backup when you don’t have time to make fresh pasta. Sure, it’s not the same thing, but it’s close. I certainly have used them to make a quick batch of cheese ravioli before. But what they’re really good for is making fried treats. You…
Spaghetti Olio, Aglio, Pepperoncino e Pangrattato
A simple Italian classic full of flavour – quick and easy