This is part of my Summer Reads 2018 series where I’ll be reviewing a series of “not just cookbooks”. This week’s book is for anyone who’s ever wanted to start over in a new country (even at a later age). Judith Works’ Coins in the Fountain is actually many stories in one and is a … Read more
This is part of my Summer Reads 2018 series where I’ll be reviewing a series of “not just cookbooks”. When you think “Italian food” what comes to mind? Probably pizza, pasta, gelato, truffles, olive oil, cannoli – the list goes on and on. But do you know the origins of all these foods and dishes … Read more
This is part of my Summer Reads 2018 series where I’ll be reviewing a series of “not just cookbooks”. Not able to take a trip this summer? I’ve got just the book for you! Jan Wong’s Apron Strings: Navigating Food and Family in France, Italy, and China is a perfect book for armchair travellers who … Read more
This is part of my Summer Reads 2018 series where I’ll be reviewing a series of “not just cookbooks”. This week’s Summer Reads pick will have you wanting to pack your bags and head to Italy. Kamin Mohammadi‘s Bella Figura: How to Live, Love and Eat The Italian Way is part “how to” manual, part … Read more
(This is a post I originally published in June 2009, a couple of weeks into my blogging journey. Since the post didn’t contain an original photo of the dish, I have taken advantage of the fact that I needed to re-tweak the recipe for an upcoming project to post it again. It is on our … Read more