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…
Mouthwatering cookies with spices and coffee. Perfect!
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…
Forget babka! Try this aromatic kokosh with the spiced tonka bean for an extra touch
Life is changing… So something major happened to Pastabites recently, enough to completely turn life upside down… and that was giving birth to a baby boy. Trying to adjust is hard, and routine of any kind is out of the window. For a while yet, I can forget dining out, events, masterclasses… yet I have a lot of new skills to learn, including something I was personally completely against like breast feeding. I am not even going to begin discussing…