“You will see a majestic town, backed against the hills of the Alps, superb both for its men and its walls, the view of which alone suggests its…… Read more “The Superb”
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The last artichoke
-Have you got them? -Not yet, but I spoke to my guy – by the time you get here, they will be in my bag -How can…… Read more “The last artichoke”
To my younger self
I can’t bake. This is something I already wrote many times here in the blog, and I have said it out loud so many times that I’ve…… Read more “To my younger self”
What’s new?
Sometimes life is full of surprises: over the last year I have been enjoying some cooking classes at The Cookery School at The Grand, York. Baking is…… Read more “What’s new?”
Love me, tender
6am of a Sunday morning. I read the news, the world seems to be doing better and better every day… I check my calendar, I literally have…… Read more “Love me, tender”
Of Odysseus, saints, ricotta
“Nobody, that’s my name. Nobody — so my mother and father call me, all my friends.” My love affair with ricotta started very late in my life,…… Read more “Of Odysseus, saints, ricotta”
Of horoscopes and northern lights
“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” Well, surely for this trip my heart was agreeing with my brain, and they were both saying “are you…… Read more “Of horoscopes and northern lights”
The heart has its reasons
“The heart has its reasons, which reason does not know. We feel it in a thousand things. ” I love summer in the UK, it is my favourite week of the year:…… Read more “The heart has its reasons”
Rolling in the dip
You are having a lovely meal, enjoying a good TV programme and the comfort of your home. All is well with your life, nothing can disturb your…… Read more “Rolling in the dip”
Maria Theresa’s smile
“She swears lazy Sundays were made for her. Doing whatever it is she wants to do, even if it is, nothing at all.” For me lazy Sundays…… Read more “Maria Theresa’s smile”