Italian Food

Known as ‘rabatòn’ in the local dialect, these glorious large baked spinach ricotta gnocchi come from Alessandria in Piemonte (Piedmont) in Northern Italy. Made with spinach and Swiss chard and ricotta these Italian dumplings are both luxurious and light. Traditionally baked with butter and sage, this homemade gnocchi dish is perfect as a starter for…

Speck is a delicious smoky salt-cured pork meat that is said to be “a little salt, a little smoke, and a lot of fresh air.” It has a long history, dating back hundreds of years, and is made in the beautiful mountains of Northern Italy. What is speck? Speck is a type of charcuterie from…

One of the simplest, fastest, and yet most delicious pasta recipes has to be this pasta with breadcrumbs and anchovies. This southern Italian classic can be on the table in 20-30 minutes and is so easy to make! Leave out the anchovies for a vegan/vegetarian version and add parsley, peperoncino, or grated cheese if desired.…

January 23, 2023 We always have bananas in our house because I love to freeze them for my morning smoothies, and my husband who is an avid cyclist eats one every morning because bananas contain potassium which helps to replenish the electrolytes lost through sweating, plus carbs for topping up energy levels. As soon as…

Posted on 23 January 2023 Dreaming of a European holiday? From the south of France to the beaches of Sicily, it feels like our Instagram feeds are full of lucky people on fun-filled European adventures. But don’t worry (or be jealous), if booking a trip this year is looking out of your budget, we have…

Yelp revealed the top 10 restaurants in each city to get ahead of reservations for the upcoming celebration of love. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Restaurants around the country are preparing reservations and waitlists ahead of one of the most intimate, and typically, one of the busiest days of the year. Valentine’s Day, also known as the…

Argentina is a diverse country in South America, filled with many must-see destinations. With beaches, bustling cities, mountainous regions, some of the world’s best food and wine, and deeply rooted history, there are many reasons why travelers should have already visited Argentina. However, for those who are late to the game, there’s no reason to…

Cape Town’s restaurant scene is stacked with foodie options that are bound to impress. There are heaps of restaurants that do pasta and even more that do pizzas, but there is something to be said for the select few that are successful in delivering an authentic Italian experience. Italian dishes were a constant in my…

Junkyard Dog — Silver Lake’s newest plant-based restaurant — opens today, October 7. The restaurant hails from the creator of Real Food Daily, one of Southern California’s most innovative and longest-standing vegan restaurants. Owner Adaline Hobbs took over the shuttered Ma’am Sir and now offers a daily all-day menu starting at 8 a.m. Junkyard Dog…