Post Views: 10 We recently had the in-laws over for an 8 course Italian style dinner to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. I originally wanted
Category: European
Post Views: 3 I re-watched the movie “Julie and Julia” on Netflix the other day and it inspired me to finally try a Julia
Post Views: 7 I’ve been wanting to make ossobuco for ages but have not been able to source veal. Then I read that Anna del
Post Views: 4 Vila Nova de Gaia (or simply Gaia) is a city across the river from Porto. All the cellars (locally known as “caves”)
Post Views: 5 After spending a couple of days in Porto (which you can read about here) we wanted to explore a bit more of
Post Views: 5 We went to Portugal in February and it was the most incredible holiday. We loved the country – the beautiful landscapes, beaches,
Post Views: 2 This dish almost seems Arabic instead of European with the use of sultanas and pine nuts. This is not surprising as Sicily
Post Views: 1 Legend has it that in 1574 there was a glassmaker’s assistant in Milan whose nickname was Zaffereno (Saffron). He always mixed a
Post Views: 25 Braciole (or involtini as it is known in Italy) are meat bundles with all kinds of delicious fillings. Braciole is a beloved
Post Views: 6 Lamb Kleftiko is a traditional Greek dish of lamb slowly cooked in parchment paper. The name originates from the word “Klepht” (meaning thief).
