Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Balsamico Lunch at Petersham Nurseries

Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Balsamico Lunch at Petersham Nurseries

The perfect Italian pair Pastabites occasionally receives invitations to events, and often these events are really special: one such occasion was a lunch held in the beautiful, lush settings of Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, a place I’d always wanted to visit but never managed to. The fact that the lunch was sponsored by Parmigiano Reggiano and Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena  and was going to be cooked not only by resident chef Damian Clisby but also by Michelin star italian…

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Who is a Culinary Genius?*

Who is a Culinary Genius?*

Fern Britton presents the competitive cookery series Culinary Genius. After two challenges the nine contestants are whittled down to three, who face the cook-off. A few months ago I was sent a press release to publish on this blog, in case it might have been of interest to my readers. Being a bit bored at the time, having started my maternity leave but not having had the baby yet, for some reason that right now I cannot imagine, I decided…

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Chang Sensory Trails World Tour 2017

Chang Sensory Trails World Tour 2017

A Thai food experience inspired by chef memories, is starting its 2017 world tour in London A culinary adventure, curated by renowned chef couple Chef ‘Bo’ Songvisava and Chef Dylan Jones, is taking place at Old Spitalfields Market on the 29th April I love South East Asia… the people, the diving, the cultures and of course, the food. Thailand is a wonderful country with a major food heritage and the first country I ever visited outside of Italy back in…

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Aperol Spritz & courgette salad

Aperol Spritz & courgette salad

What a perfect summer pairing! Aperol Spritz launches #SpritzSuppers recipes in collaboration with Polpo restaurant A few months ago I attended an interesting event at the Campari UK headquarters where we learned how Russel Norman (of Polpo fame) introduced one of Italy’s most famous aperitifs to the UK. Made with Aperol, Spritz is actually one of the many aperitifs Aperol can help with. I remember for example ejoyig may ‘Apertass’ back in Napoli, whereby Aperol, slightly alcoholic bitter cordial, is…

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