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
I can’t believe that it’s a year since I became a Welsh Lamb Llambassador and shared my mouthwatering Kleftiko recipe with you. Well, I am delighted to be teaming up with them again and can’t wait to share this recipe with you. This delicious meal is ready within 30 minutes – perfect when… Read More
When you’re trying to be good, it’s easy to give in to the temptations of a sugar rush, but not all treats need to leave you feeling guilty! We’ve got these brilliant recipes for healthy Easter Treats from Discount Supplements for keeping your goals in check this spring! Whether it’s swapping out icing sugar… 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
Eagle eyed readers may have noticed a little ‘Llambassador’ button sitting quietly within the homepage sidebar recently. Now I can proudly reveal the reason why: I am thrilled to announce that I am now an official Llambassador for Welsh Lamb! For those that might not be familiar with the brand, the high quality… Read More
Mike and I recently had the great privilege of attending an event with the fabulous Italian chef Antonio Carluccio to make the 160th anniversary celebrations of Italian tomato brand Cirio (pronounced CHI-rio). One of six children, Antonio was born in Vietri sul Mare, a jewel on the Amalfi coast where our family was fortunate… Read More