I attended the Grana Padano and Proscuitto di San Daniele master class a few weeks ago.  Meeting with Carlo, Daniela and Giancarlo at Cafè Caldesi, Marylbone, 8.30am. With croissants and ‘cafè ristretto’ we had an introduction with the PDO products (Protected Designation of Origin). PDO guarantees the reliability, traceability etc… People like you and I […]

Aubergines are at their best from July to September. Native to India, aubergine has been cultivated there since the prehistory. The aubergine is unrecorded in England until the 16th century. It’s sometimes recommended salting aubergines to make them ‘sweat’ before cooking to eliminate the excess of water. I don’t do it. I think it’s hassle […]

Let’s talk about peach. Vitamine C and A, tarts, soups, baked and of course one my soft spot, Bellini. I make this dessert often and it’s always a great success. Count one peach or two per person, some ricotta cheese, honey and almond flakes. Wash and halve the peaches, preheat the oven on a low […]