Podcast Episode 3: La Befana
In this episode, I talk about the Italian festival of la Befana which falls on January 6 each year explaining its origins and current form.
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Ancient Rome
Simple fig and mozzarella salad
Recipe #5 in my new vegitalian series August is right in the middle of the Italian fig season and shops, markets, and the ubiquitous trees are heaving with the fruit. What better way to eat them than in this simple salad which enhances but respects the integrity of their flavour. Perfect for a summer lunch or antipasto.
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Winter sun, a castle, and a restaurant review
A walk along a sunny beach, a visit to the fairy-tale castle of Santa Severa, and a wonderful fish lunch. What could be better in November?
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