Emma's Lockdown Favourites

Italian - For the Love of Pasta

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Italian - For the Love of Pasta

There is so much to love and enjoy about the Mediterranean way of life. I have a passion for Italy, their people, their culture, their food and wines and thought you mike like a little blog on something which has now become an integral part of lives here in the UK. The one item that most of us will all have at least one pack lurking in our store cupboards. A universal food to be shared and enjoyed!! ‘PASTA’! The History of Pasta Nothing says Italy like its food, and nothing says Italian food like pasta. Pasta is an integral...

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Italian Recipe - Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

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Italian Recipe - Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil

This weekend looks to give respite from the rain that is expected for the rest of this week. Why not make the most of the sunshine this weekend and prepare some nutritious  Italian Crostini for a relaxed starter for Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June. All aspects can be prepared in advance and dished up at the last minute so the toasted bread doesn’t go soggy! (No one likes a soggy bottom)  I love this dish it gives the clean taste of summer. Enjoy it as an appetiser or a light lunch dish. Why not serve alongside a dish of prosciutto available...

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EMMA'S LATEST READS

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EMMA'S LATEST READS

Welcome back to my blog...  I hope that this entry finds you safe well and not too frustrated during this period of lockdown. With a little more time on my hands recently with the majority of the spring fairs cancelled. I have had more time to read, cook and reflect on things that I have found interesting as well as updating the website together with lovely Kate for our exciting colourful new Spring Summer 2020 collection. I thought that rather than keep it all to myself it might be fun to introduce you to some of my favourite things, from Italian...

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