Having grown up in California, I’ve always been bemused by the idea of deep-fried food having anything in particular to do with the seaside. In Britain, fish and chips is almost synonymous of the seaside and in Italy a nice fritto misto (battered and deep-fried mixed seafood) is often a highlight of coastal restaurants’ menus….
The perfect excuse to eat Nutella pizza
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon, striking fear or longing into the hearts of millions. This divisive Hallmark holiday, intentioned to better the lives of those of us who may take their loves for granted the rest of the year. On the 14th of February we are meant to take stock of our good fortune…
In France but still tasting Italy
Despite being in the south of France this week, I keep finding myself ordering French variations on my favourite Italian dishes: crudités à l’anchoïade is similar to bagna cauda, beignets de fleurs de courgettes are fiori di zucca (battered and deep-fried courgette blossoms), pissaladière is similar to sardenaira, nicoise salad is similar to condiggiun from Liguria and…
A favourite beach time snack in Italy and France
School is nearly out, the sun is shining and the produce has changed from spring to summer. Nectarines, peaches, cherries, tomatoes and berries of all sorts have popped up in the shops. We are off to the south of France shortly to soak up the sun, swim in the sea and enjoy the splendid food….
