Category Archives: Italy
The godfather of all New Year’s Days
There are some things that are only acceptable on New Year’s Day. Having the worst hangover of the whole year just gone. Having absolutely no guilt about not getting dressed. Telling yourself seriously that by this time next year you’ll … Continue reading
Filed under dessert, Italian, Italy, main course, pasta, recipes, The Godfather
Beanz Meanz Heinz
‘You work too hard, you are very tense’ Somehow I don’t think my spa therapist is right right now. I’m lying being scrubbed by sand flown in from St Barts in a treatment room that looks like the VIP room … Continue reading
Filed under dessert, Heinz Beck, Italy, Restaurant Review, restaurants, travel, wine
Dining on Cloud Nine
‘I don’t think I’ve tasted olive oil until this weekend’ Choux Boy’s right. Somehow we find ourselves at the beginning of an eight course tasting menu (well nine we decided it was equivalent to if you counted the olive oil … Continue reading
Filed under Choux Boy, Gordon Ramsay, Italy, restaurants, travel, wine
>A taster of Tuscany
>Nine courses, Chianti, gelato and fast cars. Under Tuscan sun (and rain). Full post to come but for now… tuck in. A room with a view A midnight snack Milling about Siena Ice, ice baby Food, glorious food Pizza: thin, crispy, perfect The … Continue reading
The travelling foodie
I’m very lucky that my job takes me to some far-off lands, where usually there is some far-off food to try. Half the joy of travelling for me is the food and wine. The restaurants, the wine tours, the markets, … Continue reading
