Sharing Italian, French and American recipes
I have been a contented country mouse for the better part of my 16 years in Italy, tucked snugly away in the ultimate sleepy Tuscan village where fresh air, quiet nights and friendly smiles from passers-by are the norm. Small-town gossip and the molasses-slow arrival…
La Notte di San Giovanni: Midsummer Food & Drink Rituals in Italy Presented at the Eleventh Legendary Weekend of the Folklore Society ‘Food & Drink in Legend and Tradition’ Conference 4 September, 2016, York For ages people the world over have perceived the period around…
Let’s call this a love story. Better still—a love letter. Whatever we call it, it is without a doubt a tale of love, one that could very well turn out to be the greatest of my life. I arrived in Penzance in late summer…
Gorse is a thorny evergreen shrub that thrives on Cornwall’s windswept moors, bathing vast stretches of the Cornish landscape in cheery yellow for much of the year. Also known as furze or whin, gorse plays an important role in area eco-systems, providing dense, protective cover…