Gold in them thar hills? No, nothing to do with the California Gold Rush, in case you were wondering. Here, we’re talking about the gentle slopes of Irpinia in the Campania region of south-west Italy. And the gold? The three gold medals scooped up at the London Wine Competition by Donna Elvira Wines – wine […]
In the coastal town of Furore where the rocks rise vertically over the sea on the Amalfi coast, Marisa Cuomo’s vineyard is located. The estate has been established since 1980 and occupies 10 hectares. The grapes of Marisa Cuomo grow on pergolas in the vineyards set on terraces that rise vertically at 500 metres over […]
The secret in making this tasty snack a success, is to ensure using breadcrumbs that are very dry, crisp and not too chunky. Homemade breadcrumbs are the best. Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 12 bite sized (bocconcini) mozzarella balls 4 Extra Large Free Range or Organic eggs 60mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil 475mL Vegetable Oil […]
This delicious recipe makes the best use of the main ingredients found in Campania: tomatoes, olives, and fish! Serves 4. Ingredients 450g of cherry tomatoes left whole with stems removed 800g of boned monkfish cut into small bite sized chunks Coarse sea salt 1 Lemon cut in half 16 Sprigs of parsley 4 Large garlic […]
Sea bream baked in parchment paper or foil is light and tasty. The foil or parchment paper preserves the flavours and aromas of the dish. Serves 4. Ingredients 1 Sea bream 1kg, cleaned with head and tail on. Coarse grain salt 1 Large lemon, cut in half, lemon juice 60mL Extra virgin olive oil, plus […]
The aubergine is a vegetable used in a lot of recipes in the Campania region, but its origins were not Roman but Arabic. The Arabs for a time seized control of Sicily in 965 A.D. until 1072. The Muslim rulers encouraged trade around the Mediterranean and brought with them exotic fruits and vegetables such as […]
In Naples baccalà alla napoletana is as famous as pizza. It is salted cod historically eaten on a Friday as Neapolitans being good Catholics shunned meat. But it was also cheap & kept very well. Baccalà cooked well is not fishy at all, some might say a little meaty, firm & slightly chewy. A good […]
Add a touch of sparkle to your life with some exceptional wines from Campania Wines One thing’s for certain on Valentine’s Day 2021 – you won’t be taking your significant other out to a chic restaurant for an intimate candlelit dinner; yet sharing beautifully prepared food and wine can be such an expression of love. […]
“Without a story, there is no life as life is made up of vignettes of loving, learning and overcoming.” Without a story, to me, there is no wine, in a holistic sense. Sure, there is the bottle, the liquid poured in the glass – red, white or rose’ – and its smell and its taste […]
For Christmas 2017, Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana teamed up with family-run pasta makers, Pastificio Di Martino to produce a limited edition of festive pasta tins. A handy little stocking filler retailing at a mere £88! While you’re sitting down to recover from the shock, let me assure you that the legacy of this […]
