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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Supplizio (review)
Supplizio is a shop created by award-winning chef Arcangelo Dandini selling supplì the Roman street food par excellence. Read my review.
Angiol d’Or, Parma: Restaurant Review
My review of Angiol d’Or, a traditional restaurant right in the heart of the city of Parma in Emilia-Romagna. I chose it as it serves Rosa di Parma a traditional dish I’ve been wanting to try.
Pyramid of Caius Cestius
The Pyramid of Caius Cestius and the Protestant Cemetery are two of the lesser-known highlights of southern Rome. Join me on a quick tour and discover the graves of the English poets Keats and Shelley.
Patience rewarded!: Amo Venezia (review)
Last year, you may remember, I was in Padua searching for its most famous traditional cake whilst waiting for the rain to stop. It was almost impossible to find the pazientina but a long search led me to one of the last patisseries still making it and the only one I could find. Imagine my surprise …
Cooking up a storm in Florence: review
Have you ever dreamed the Italian dream? Waking up, let’s say in Florence, on a Saturday morning; taking a stroll to the local market to buy fresh produce; making fresh pasta with your own hands; having an aperitivo with friends before sitting down to enjoy the fruits of your culinary labours? Last week, I …