There is this unconvincing expectation that when the children start school, free time will be in abundance. In contrast, I find September to be the most exhausting month as everyone adjusts to going to school, doing homework and the commitment to be on time, well turned out with prepared items in hand. Then there are…
Pipi e patate: 5 ingredients, 1 family favourite side dish
Anglo-Saxons are rather famous for the concept of eating meat and two vegetables (usually a starch, typically potato, and a vegetable). Meanwhile Italians continue to eat a more traditional parade of courses (see guide here) which range from 2 or more courses of starters, a first course typically rich in carbohydrates which could be pasta, polenta,…
How I fell in love with a fish
The first time I tried turbot was on a rainy day in England. I passed by a gastro-pub on a cold, wet evening and through the steamed up windows I could see it was packed with diners. My mouth watered at the smell of hot food on a cold night. When I entered, I noticed that…