Italy

A story (or a cautionary tale?) about the Tuscan summer

Not just good produce: the realities of living under the Tuscan sun

Sep 9 •

Making sun dried tomato paste in Sicily

Dry farming, mafia free lands and the perfume of tomato leaf

Sep 2 •

Things I learned from the great Roman cook, Carla Tomasi

“If you are tired of tiramisu, you are tired of life.”

Aug 26 •

Is overtourism killing Florence's dining scene?

And what we can do about it

Aug 5 •

What I learned in 48 hours with Massimo Bottura

Plus a mini list for Modena

Jul 29 •

The cookbook that propelled my love of food writing

A general ode to old books and a recipe for tomato bisque

Jul 22 •

Low key beaches, islands and eats in Tuscany

Jul 8 •

An ode to a tripe sandwich

The meal I shared with Stanley Tucci!

Jul 1 •

Green walnuts and wildflowers

Hello summer (I won't say welcome)

Jun 24 •

Blessed bread on the Gargano peninsula

And a recipe for olive oil bread rolls

Jun 17 •

Favourites from Puglia to Venice to Modena to Sicily

Plus workshops for 2025!

Jun 10 •

Biscotti Regina recipe from Anna Tasca Lanza

The Sicilian sesame cookies I cannot resist.

Jun 3 •

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