First Dates Hotel A few months back I posted a press release for a new TV show looking for contestants… I happened to apply and I did pretty well! So, while not applying for this new show, I am sharing with my readers in case anyone fancy following my footsteps. Slightly different show, indeed but native Italians are needed for a new series of First Dates Hotel, and it will be filmed in Italy (the previous series was based in…
Memories One of the most vivid dishes I remember from when I was really young was something my grand ma used to make, amongst other (many) delicious things. I remember staying over in her beautiful home, full of really old stuff (she’d live there since before WWII), lots of places to hide and seek, old post cards in boxes, old books, and a window overlooking the street below, called rampe. I used to sit at that window in the dark…
An Italian heart beats in the heart of London Summer is coming, the days are longer and the mood generally lifts after the grey winter days, it does for me at least. Aperitivo is always a pleasant way to spend an early evening whether weekend or mid week. Moreover, especially this year ( having done much less traveling than before), I find myself longing for anything Italian that can somehow bring a little bit of ‘home’ feel to my London…
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…
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…