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Mar
Mar
Homemade pasta with pistachio pesto Why not impress your guests or family this Easter with something a little different yet so easy to make. Homemade egg pasta with pistachio pesto?
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Feb
Feb
CROSTOLI DI CARNEVALE RECIPE These are an absolute favourite of ours and we look forward to making and eating them around this time of year. These fried sweet pastries topped with icing sugar are addictive and reminds us of our childhood. Each year in Italy especially around Carnival season before Lent and Easter you will see […]
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Jan
Jan
Gluten free beetroot pasta recipe This recipe would be ideal for a Valentines meal, the red from the beetroot pasta will tie in perfectly with the theme, it is also a recipe for those who love to experiment with different flavours.
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Dec
Dec
This is an absolute family favourite , the intensity of the orange and orange zest fills the air and the grittiness of the polenta washed down with a strong espresso makes this cake in our top 10. We also added a couple of teaspoons of our orange blossom honey to make the glaze. […]
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Nov
Nov
Butternut squash gnocchi recipe Autumn my favourite season, the changing colours of the trees, the smell of wood fire in the air, conkers on the floor and the amazing seasonal produce that is available. As the nights become longer and the air cooler this is the time of the year where staying indoors and cooking […]
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Oct
Oct
Gluten free turmeric pasta Gluten free turmeric pasta is 100% GLUTEN FREE, made with organic rice flour, turmeric powder and water. ARTISAN MADE AND STONED MILLED THE TRADITIONAL WAY .
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Oct
Oct
GLUTEN FREE CHESTNUT PASTA Gluten free chestnut pasta is 100% GLUTEN FREE, made with organic chestnut flour, rice flour and water. ARTISAN MADE AND STONED MILLED THE TRADITIONAL WAY .
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Oct
Oct
GLUTEN FREE SPINACH PASTA Gluten free spinach pasta is 100% GLUTEN FREE, made with organic rice flour, 2% dried spinach and water. ARTISAN MADE AND STONED MILLED THE TRADITIONAL WAY .
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Sep
Sep
AGED BALSAMIC VINEGAR RECIPES In our June 2015 blog edition we looked at the ageing process and how our Elisir Balsamico di Refosco balsamic vinegar is made. In this blog will be looking at some easy recipes which incorporates the wonderful product. We have had a lot of enquiries from customers on what our balsamic can be used on […]
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Jul
Jul
Italian Aperitivo Culture The Italian aperitivo (meaning pre-dinner drinks) is a social event for many Italians, it is almost a ritual. More evident in the summer months where the long hot summer evenings are enjoyed al fresco with friends and family. The aperitivo normally takes places between 6 -8 pm to awaken the appetite in […]
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Jun
Jun
Granita al caffe’ recipe In Italy’s hot summers this icy slushy style espresso topped with whipped cream is enjoyed in all the coffee shops by the locals and its an ideal refreshing tasty dessert for anyone who loves a coffee fix. I have put together a small recipe to show how easy it is to make and how […]
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May
May
PEPERONATA Italian vegetable stew recipe. This dish is an absolute favourite of mine, an Italian stew, the process is so simple and yet this dish is packed full of nutrients antioxidants and does contain your 5 a day vegetable intake. Ideal for vegetarians and vegans. It can be served hot on a cold winter’s day by […]
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