Category Archives: Latini

‘Al Dente’ can become ‘Al Dante’

‘Al Dente’ must be two of the most misunderstood words in the cooking world.  Italians talk noisily and knowingly about their pasta and risotti having to be ‘al dente’ to be perfect. Some outside Italy even talk of vegetables being cooked ‘al … Continue reading

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Plated Sunshine – Holidaying at Home – Part 2

I wrote about the 18m poor souls who it was reported won’t be holidaying this year due to the dire state of affairs on this island. The PM’s photocall in the Tuscan Hills in yesterday’s papers made us all feel better – not. … Continue reading

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