In the three remaining Italian wine notes of the year, I thought I’d give you a few ideas for good - and good value - Italy inspired Christmas drinking. Last time out, I told you how you … [Read more...]
How to Order a Soft Italian Grappa
Italian grappa is a potent spirit. The first time you try it, you may not be overly impressed. Before you vow never to try grappa ever again, bear in mind that there may be a couple … [Read more...]
Capturing Italian Grappa
I was looking for a little photographic inspiration and someone on Twitter suggested grappa. After some reflection, I thought that's not a bad I idea, so out came the camera and the bottle … [Read more...]
Dining with Italian Anarchists
Seeing as I found myself home alone dog-sitting during the remnants of the Christmas holidays, our hospitable neighbour and fine cook invited me over to dine with a group of her friends last … [Read more...]
Prodi’s pretty picture
In what could possibly be considered as one Italian equivalent to the UK Queen's Christmas Day speech, Romano Prodi, Italy's current hanging on by a thread prime minister, appeared to … [Read more...]