Peas and prosciutto – a match made in heaven
Pea season is upon us. The beginning of the season is the best with the taught pods bursting…
A quick and simple dish all children love: chicken Parmigiana
This recipe is a favourite with children the world over. We ate this dish with family friends on…
Where in Italy is a great place for families to spend the Christmas holiday?
Venezia (Venice) has many names and faces. It is known as the city of romance, a UNESCO city…
6 easy recipes for a busy week
The euphoria of having the kids back in school has worn off and the malaise of homework and…
3 Steps to Plan the Perfect Italian Holiday
Overcome the winter blues by planning a trip to Italy this year. Want to stay in a hotel…
Top 8 reasons to visit a forgotten corner of Italy: Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is an exotic part of Italy with a distinctive Slavic flair. The cuisine is unique in…
One good reason to eat lasagne today
Today is la Befana in Italy, otherwise known as the Epiphany. It marks the last of the 12…
Where does the best olive oil come from?
Now is the season in Italy when the olives have the highest content of oil, have a lower acidity…
Why do people from 180 countries come to a village in Lombardia on the same day every year?
Every year around the 24th of June, people from 180 countries around the world convene at Solferino, a…
The idyllic family holiday destination
We took the boys and my father on a tour of northern Sardegna and found it to be,…
Scotland’s more exotic cousin?
Before coming to Sardegna, I had always heard of the pastoral heritage of the island influencing the meat-laden…
Food for thought: How to make more hours in the day
Do you feel like you are always on the back foot, trying to catch up with life? Are…