FOOD HISTORY ALERT!! Scroll down to skip this super interesting and not at all geeky bit…but if you’re like me and can’t resist a good background story, especially about food! then read on! Pesto, maybe not as we know it now; has origins as far back as the Roman Age. The word Pesto originates from…
Category: Italian
Almond & Vanilla Biscotti (yes like Starbucks!)
I can’t remember when or where I first ate biscotti but I remember really enjoying it. Its something I’ve always wanted to try but the double bake always put me off…
Prosecco, Prawn & Chorizo Risotto
Having eaten a rather bland risotto in a so called Italian restaurant many years ago – i’ll add it was the first time I had tried one! – I was so disappointed that I NEVER cooked it, chose it or recommended it. I just didn’t get it. Truth is, I still find risottos rather bland…
