So Salone del Gusto has finished and we will have to wait until 2018 for the next one. It was lovely that this year it was held around Turin with its castles and palaces as a stunning setting. The wine tastings were a highlight as they were held in the Royal Palace of Turin with…
Archives for September 2016
Plumcake
Before I leave for Salone del Gusto, I thought I would leave you with a simple recipe for plums as they are currently in season. My 1 year old daughter cannot resist their purple glow and expertly devours a bowl of them in a few days. One of my favourite ways to eat plums is…
The Langhe: A taste of autumn
If you had to distill the essence of autumn into one word, it would be the Langhe (an area southeast of Torino in Piemonte). For anyone fortunate enough to be attending Salone del Gusto next week, this area is well within your reach and should not be missed. I’ll be there so let me know if anyone…
A super simple, mouth-watering dish: tagliata
As the last days of (enjoyable) barbecuing have arrived, I’ll share with you the perfect quick, simple and delicious dish for any occasion. While our favourite is the grand-daddy of Italian steaks, bistecca fiorentina, beef sirloin or rib eye are easier to source and tagliata easier to cook perfectly. The name “tagliata” literally means “slices” but…