November was the month for Italian Cuisine Week which, for a family of Italophiles such as ours, is definitely something to celebrate. What better way to do so than to mark the first anniversary of the innovative Ciao Gusto consortium? And where better to mark the occasion than at the magnificent Italian Embassy? … Read More
This meal is such a fantastic winter warmer that is a favourite in our house. The patates yahni (potatoes baked in tomatoes) can be made alone, turning this dish into a delicious vegetarian meal or a great recipe to whip up when time and money is low. The keftedes add extra substance to the… Read More
The last week of one month and the first of the next is the time for the new Degustabox deliveries to be landing on the doorstep. Without further ado and in true quiz show host fashion, let’s see… what’s in the box! Mahou Cinco Estrellas Lager worth £1.20 It’s been one… Read More
This is such a delicious appetiser that is so simple to throw together it’s untrue. For a little rustic treat and a taste of the Mediterranean, it’s a great side to a pasta main. Take a look at our Tuna Fusilli with Olives and Sun Dried Tomatoes recipe to serve alongside it. … Read More
It’s almost July and that means that our favourite Italian food and drink exhibition is back in London very soon! We can’t believe that it’s a whole year since we teamed up with Bellavita, hosts of the biggest made-in-Italy food and beverage trade show in the UK. During our stay in Padua… Read More
June’s Degustabox has just been delivered and we were oh so excited to open it up and see what delicious treats awaited us this month. We were not disappointed and we’ve been keen to get trying every single product. Call it eagerness or greed, whatever you will, but this month’s box was a huge… Read More