Solo Travel Q&A with Catherine Leech
Watercolour painting for beginners with Mark
41 Pilates benefits
June 28, 2017
At Flavours Holidays, one of the most common questions we receive from people preparing for their big trip is: ‘what movie do you recommend to get us into the Italian frame of mind?’ This month, our Italy film recommendation is “Under a Tuscan Sun.” This question is a particular favourite of mine, as I love…
June 26, 2017
Are you one of those who spends more time panicking rather than actually packing? Well, then this goes out for you. Travelling to Italy is almost everyone’s dream but it’s a real hassle to pack things up for a country like Italy where people are a walking fashion statement. But, don’t lose hope yet; we…
June 23, 2017
The island of Sicily is known for its beautiful Mediterranean views, white sand beaches and world-renowned Sicilian cuisine, but there is of course another facet to the largest island in the Mediterranean: its wine. Reds like Etna Rosso, born on the fertile volcanic slopes of Mount Etna are good, as are whites grown in Alcamo…
June 21, 2017
Try this new asparagus and prawn risotto recipe our Italian chefs have just created.
June 7, 2017
This chitarra pasta with pumpkin and shrimp recipe might be one of the most tasty pasta recipes you’ll ever try!
May 31, 2017
If you’re looking for a great recipe this week you need to try this delicious stuffed chicken recipe from Puglia.
Although delicious made with squid, this recipe can also be made with cuttlefish, which has a similar appearance. The main difference is that the cuttlefish has a hard backbone called the ‘cuttlebone’, while squid has a cartilage tube, known as the ‘quill’.
May 24, 2017
Pomodori Ripieni Fritti or fried stuffed tomatoes is a delicious Sicilian recipe.
We asked Cathy from ‘Destination is Italy’ for the top 10 best dishes you should definitely try when you’re in Tuscany. Italian food is well known all over the world, and for a very good reason, the taste is a burst of delight in your mouth. Every region in Italy is known for different foods and…
May 22, 2017
[COMPETITION CLOSED] Cook your way around Italy this month! Join us on a journey to discover the local delights of four iconic Italian regions – Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia, Naples and the Amalfi Coast and win copies of the newest additions to Italian Silver Spoon cookbook series. Throughout May and June we’ll be giving away copies…
Traditionally, these biscuits (cookies) have always been made with unpeeled almonds. Some recipes, including the original Mattei recipe, include 20 grams (¼ cup) of finely chopped pine nuts, which lend a slightly different texture to the finished biscuits. True cantucci were made with bread dough, sugar, anise seeds and oil.
May 17, 2017
This Tuscan dish was traditionally cooked over hot coals in a large, shallow dish with a domed lid made either of terracotta or cast-iron called a testo.
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