This month we review a revamped book on Herculaneum ahead of a new exhibition at the British Museum, plunge into a Venetian mystery and indulge in sweet delights in our latest round up of Italian books? Sugar & Spice by Gaitri Pagrach-Chandra, Pavilion, ?25 (hardback) For those with a sweet tooth, books like this are […]
If there’s one element of Italian cooking that Brits have really taken to their hearts, it’s pizza. We put seven shop-bought versions of the classic margherita pizza to the test. It was humble baker Raffaele Esposito, or rather Queen Margherita of Savoy, who gave this dish its distinctive name. On paying a visit to Naples […]
?Here we have a selection of our favourite blogs about the beautiful city of Rome. WWW.YOUNGINROME.COM ?Rome is chaotic. Come along for the ride? is the tagline of this hip blog. From the title, you can see that the site focuses on the younger Rome visitor, but really it?s aimed at anyone who wants to […]
This month we review a brand new guide from Lonely Planet, unlock the secrets of the Roman Empire, learn how to cook with Katie Caldesi and much more in our latest Italian book releases? The Italian Cookery Course? by Katie Caldesi, Kyle Books, ?19.99 (paperback) Review: This is a cookbook that does exactly what it […]
We put a coffee question to the Marketing Manager at De?Longhi UK… TAKING THE PLUNGE Q. I am about to buy my first coffee machine, so am looking for something easy to use and affordable. I?d like it to last a long time, too, and make a range of different drinks if possible. What can […]
There is no escaping the importance of olive oil ?in Italian cuisine, but what of the modern infusions ?that are becoming increasingly popular?… If you are a cook who treasures time saving techniques, then infused oils are Italy?s very own short cut to flavour. After such a long-standing love affair with olive oil, the country […]
Here we have a selection of some of the best insightful and entertaining blogs on Florence… WWW.BELLABIKER.BLOGSPOT.IT One Hundred Years Later in Florence is an insightful blog written by the lovely Barbara, who?s originally from New York but has lived in Florence for four years. Her blog is packed full of interesting, informative and entertaining […]
This month we dive into the new guides by publisher Marco Polo, check out the best Michelin-starred chefs across Italy, get cooking with Neil Perry and much more with the latest books for Italophiles? Easy Weekends by Neil Perry, published by Murdoch books, ?20 (hardback) This chunky cookbook is packed full of ideas designed to […]
The Marketing Manager of De’Longhi UK explains everything you need to know if you are thinking about buying a home espresso machine. WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Q. I am thinking of buying an espresso machine for my home but am unsure of the quality. Is there a notable difference between these and machines in a […]
A leading expert in foreign currency explains how she thinks the pound/euro currency exchange will develop in 2013…. PREDICTING THE FUTURE Q. How do you foresee the strength of the euro to the pound sterling in 2013? Do you think we will see an improvement in exchange rates in time for our summer vacation? A. […]