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Thanks to Elena for a light hearted but true quite true article on Italian stereotypes in the US. Read Full Story

Just a heads up, I found this fantastic Italian Language blog tonight http://ciaoitaliablog.wordpress.com/ and thought it may be of some use!! Ciao! Read Full Story

I tried Jamie Oliver’s fried pizzas recipe yesterday after seeing it on his site and they were delicious, I recommend you all try them.  They make great little starters too!! Read Full Story

We have been asked on the facebook group to provide a recipe for fresh pasta, so here goes.  I have used this Jamie Oliver recipe a few times and had good results.  Enjoy! Read Full Story

Hey guys, sorry I’ve been neglecting the blog for a while, life just seemed to get in the way.  However now we’re back and we’ve even set up a Facebook page so that you can tell us what you want to see on the site.  Thanks for stopping by and keep checking up on us because we have big plans for the next months!  Ciao! Here is the link! http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=156472261045191&ref=ts Read Full Story

A nice simple summery starter that goes beautifully with crusty bread! Ingredients 700g Mozzarella (the best quality you can find) 400g Baby Tomatoes 1 small tin of anchovies 1 garlic clove Olive oil Olives (with stone if possible) Oregano Basil Salt + Pepper Method Chop the garlic finely and fry it in a little olive oil. Now add the tomatoes and cook for around 10 minutes. Chop the mozzarella, olives (remove the stone first) and the anchovies and add to the pan... Read Full Story

This recipe is a great way to make meatballs vegetarian and a little more summery. Ingredients 500gr boiled potatoes 1-2 eggs Parmesan Any vegetables you have (peppers, aubergine, courgette, brocolli) Breadcrumbs Salt and pepper Olive oil Wash and roughly chop the vegetables, now cook them in a large frying pan with garlic and oil. Leave to cool Now break up the boiled potatoes and 1 egg, salt and the cheese. Now add the cooked vegetables and enough breadcrumbs to ensure... Read Full Story

I know veal’s not really eaten much in the UK but this dish is simple and absolutely delicious. Give it a shot! Ingredients 8 veal scallops (50gr each) 40 gr butter 1 glass of red wine The rind from 1 lemon 3 juniper berries 1 garlic clove flour salt and pepper Method Flour the scallops and leave them to one side. Melt the butter in a frying pan and cook the scallops for a couple of minutes on each side. Place the scallops in an oven dish. Boil the red wine with... Read Full Story

Ingredients (4 People) 4 Sirloin steaks 200gr Gorgonzola 70 gr butter Salt and pepper Olive oil Parsley  Method Prepare the sauce by heating the butter and Gorgonzola in a frying pan on a low heat, add a little water if the sauce becomes too creamy, season well with the pepper. Now cook the steaks to your liking in a skillet or frying pan, make sure to season them well before cooking. If cooking in a frying pan add a little butter and as your turn the steaks pour the... Read Full Story

Cesena were promoted to the top flight of Italian football 2 days ago after 19 years.  This video has been doing the rounds on a fair few Napoli forums, it’s a scene acted by the legendary Massimo Troisi (a Neapolitan actor).  Unfortunatly it’s in Neapolitan so only those of you who speak or undertand Italian will understand it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1zT-iZxNCM Read Full Story