While I’m a big fan of classic British grub – be it the full English breakfast, crumpets, or good old Marmite – I’ve always been fascinated by foods from other countries. It’s my regret that I haven’t been able to see more of the world and try different cuisines. But, I’m hoping to rectify that over time, and even if I can’t get to other countries to try their food,…
I absolutely adore Panna Cotta, but I’d never thought to make it myself… until now! This also – at the time of writing – makes it a trilogy of Italian recipes on the site. As I said, I love Panna Cotta and I especially love Espresso Panna Cotta, so that’s what I made in this recipe. It’s everso simple with very few ingredients needed. All you need really is patience…
Focaccia is a classic Italian bread and it’s one of my absolute favourite breads to not only eat, but to make too! It feels really indulgent because of the large quantities of olive oil that is used so, even though they say olive oil is better for you, it’s definitely not a bread for when you’re trying to watch the waistline. It’s wonderfully versatile too, as it can be used…
Biscotti are an Italian biscuit – meaning “Twice Cooked” – that are everywhere here in the UK – especially if you’re in a coffee shop. But why pay every day for a biscotti from a shop when you can make loads of them yourself. They’re pretty simple, fun to make, and last for ages. Not to mention they’re at their very best when dunked into a hot drink like a…
If you ask a person in the UK to name a type of biscuit, I’m willing to wager a hefty considerable large adequate small token amount that the majority would say “Digestive”. You can get them everywhere and every single supermarket has their own brand of them, even though McVitie’s are the dominant and most popular brand on the shelves. But, unlike chocolate chip cookies and the like, you rarely…