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Homemade gnocchi with sausage ragù
Here we are already at the end of January, and I have to say so far things are going very well in 2015. The winter here in Umbria (at the moment ) is being very gracious, our chickens are productive and Hilda the goat is well and cheeky as [...] 
Bruschetta tomatoes and mozzarella cheese
We are experiencing a bit of a culture shock here In Umbria at the moment in the last 23 days we have only had about 3 days of sunshine. In fact the whole of July has been an incredibly wet month, even as I write it’s raining outside ! [...] 
Spaghetti cacio&pepe with a crispy egg yolk
Remember my last story when I got really carried away about the spring sunshine that was shining, the happy birds that were singing , no more fires to be lit indoors etc etc etc well forget it ,unfortunately I’m still having to plod around filling the wheelbarrow [...] 
Pigeon and pancetta risotto
After 14 years of living in the Umbrian countryside, I still feel so happy and blessed that we were able to settle and make our home here. Yes I am a Roman and Nick a Londoner ..so we both come from pretty nice, busy towns but, in my opinion,you have [...] 
Cooking Class 100% HANDS IN
Yesterday morning looking from my farm house in Allerona , Umbria you couldn’t`t see the end of your nose let alone the surrounding countryside! In fact the fog was so thick and eerie it seemed like I was on a different planet, I was even a bit scared to [...] 
Spaghetti alle vongole Yesterday morning I was woken up very early with a cup of fantastic dark coffee and a wonderful gift next to my pillow .There were two reasons for this, first it was very early because I had a busy and exciting day ahead of me and the second reason IT WAS [...] 
Vendemmia 2013 Menu
Friday the 27th , our chosen day, dawned bright and sunny. The sky was clear and the September sunlight was warm and generous. “Una bellissima giornata”( a beautiful day). Even so, having 28 people turn up to help us with our harvest was incredible . They included the young students from the [...] 
Peach Panna cotta
People can be amazing, in just a few days we had more than a dozen volunteers all wanting to come and help us with our grape harvest, we really cannot thank you all enough for such a fantastic response. 
Pan brioche made with gorgonzola cheese and merlot grapes
How can the months pass so quickly ? can it really be that time of year again when, here in my little corner of Umbria, friends , neighbors and farmers, in fact it seems just about everybody, is busy checking and discussing the amount of [...] 
Sea bass with curry,light pesto and fresh vegetables.Picture by Nick Cornish
Ok , I wish I could claim to be the creator of theses amazingly beautiful dishes you can see here , but unfortunately I am not . They are the work of head chef Antonio Strammiello from the Castello di Fighine restaurant in [...] 
Parmesan and black olives biscuits, topped with sweet and sour red onion and a pinch of thyme
To say my week started benissimo is an understatement , this is not just because the sun has finally decided to arrive in Umbria but mainly because this morning I had the pleasure and honor of cooking [...] 
A sweet and sour beetroot risotto served with shrimp and almonds
SURPRISE SURPRISE yes it’s me coming out of myself imposed hibernation , It ‘s been almost a month since my last story and I thought it’s about time I made contact and let our friends know we are all still alive and well. It’s [...] 
Lumachelle
Last weekend Orvieto hosted a big event called “OFF” (Orvieto Food Festival ). It was advertised everywhere, even in the Vanity Far and Style Magazine! The idea was for Orvieto to show to as many people as possible all the good food and wine that is produced here. Along with tours, wine tasting and lots [...] 
Cod fillet served with red onion marmalade, a cube of sweet green pepper with a sprinkling of black crust
I awoke early this morning with a hundred thoughts and plans running through my head. As the dinner party ,held last week by the Local Winery, went so well they have asked me to return to [...] |
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Fame at last !
Pine nuts and Gorzonzola cheese Zucchini parcel
Yet another month has passed and even though we live in the middle of nowhere, it is unbelievable the number of people who have passed thro my kitchen in the last few months. They all came to share the same passion for Italian food. Absolutely fantastic!
I have met many [...]