We are sweltering here in Munich with the temperature sitting in the 30s every day this week. There’s a thunderstorm due this evening which will hopefully break the humidity, but in the meantime, we are keeping cool inside with the…
We are in the hottest part of the year, which means early starts getting work done around the house before we close up all the shutters to keep the heat out. It’s the time of year in Italy when even…
Warm summer evenings call for cool summer drinks, and what could be more refreshing than a big jug of Fruity White Wine Sangria? Simple to make, plenty of liquid to keep you hydrated, and perfect for a party as it…
I love this time of year. Hot, sunny days at the river and warm summer nights on the balcony with friends. And what better drink to cool down from the heat than a refreshingly fruity Strawberry Frosé, or Wine Slushie.…
When I was first living in Cyprus I spent a very happy summer running a stall at the local markets selling jams, chutneys, pickles and relishes. Every week I would buy up loads of the incredible local produce, and then…
Sometimes even I don’t feel like cooking. Long summer days and steamy nights can make the idea of cooking a big meal just seem like too much effort. These are the days when we just want to open the fridge…
You know it must be summer when the zucchini plants suddenly start producing more vegetables than you know what to do with. This year we haven’t planted any ourselves but a few days ago our neighbour Davide kindly gave us…
Summer is in full swing and the markets are full of the glorious glut of seasonal produce. Despite the heat, this is the time to get into the kitchen, turn the fan on and get hot and sweaty making jams,…
Hands up if you’ve ever eaten chewy, gluey, reheated gnocchi? I think we’ve all been disappointed by gnocchi before, to the point where I avoid ordering it in restaurants as it is so hit and miss. In fact, I find…
We are finally getting the sort of hot days and nights where all I want to eat is lovely cold food. Salads, sandwiches and quiches are all very good, but sometimes I crave a little spice – and what could…
