What do you get when you combine an Italian region famous for its striking coastlines and rolling hills, with an Italian-Brit who has a passion for creating beautiful wines? Tony Fink, owner and doting producer of Donna Elivra wines, is the man who chose four vineyards, in the breath-taking Campania region, as the place to […]
During the 1940’s, Foynes in Ireland was the largest airport in Europe, receiving mainly American passengers. A restaurant was opened to cater for these passengers who were important political figures and ‘A’ list Hollywood celebrities. As the weather in Ireland can be awful and cold, the chef there, decided to make a hot drink to […]
Affogato means ‘drowned’ in Italian as the vanilla ice cream is drowned in the fresh hot shot of Espresso. Serve in a glass cup. Ingredients 45mL Grappa 30mL Kimbo Espresso Ground Coffee 15mL Coffee Liqueur such as Kahlua 1 Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass cup, […]
The Espresso Martini is a modern cocktail, invented in the 1980’s in London’s famous Soho Brasserie. Serve in a Martini glass and garnish with 3 Kimbo coffee beans. Ingredients 30mL of hot freshly made Kimbo Espresso 45mL Vodka 20mL Coffee Liqueur such as Kahlua Shake all the ingredients with crushed ice and strain into a […]
Iced Kimbo Coffee is a refreshing drink that’s easy to make. Serve in a tall glass with ice. Ingredients 200mL Kimbo Filtered Coffee 2 Teaspoon of sugar (optional) 2 Tablespoon of single cream Let the Coffee cool down, add sugar if required, and put in a fridge for 60 minutes. Semi fill a tall glass […]
Probably one of Naples most famous side dishes enjoyed over the world has been the source of controversy. Where did it originate from? Was it Naples, Parma or Sicily? Of probably Greek or Arabic in origin, the Parmesan cheese is not the origin of the name of the recipe, but possibly references to a Parmiciane […]
What to do with a leftover Sunday spaghetti meal? Perhaps the best way to enjoy leftover spaghetti is to make a pan-fried egg dish using up that pasta with a few choice ingredients to transform it into a frittata that can be eaten hot or cold. This dish is a traditional recipe from the Campania […]
Eggs in purgatory is a quick & easy Neapolitan recipe perfect for a late breakfast or brunch. The ingredients can be modified if desired. Always keep a slice of bread to hand when mopping up (per fare la scarpetta), the pan at the end! Serves 2 Ingredients 2 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 […]
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina combines three of the most famous food ingredients used in the Campania region: basil, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Local ingredients that work so well together. Serves 4 Ingredients 100g Plain flour 600g Floury potatoes such as Desiree, Estima, King Edward or Maris Piper 2 Egg yolks 250g Mozzarella cut into rough pieces 12 […]
Long summer days and sultry summer nights ahead (We’re always optimistic at Campania Wines!) and our minds turn to rosé wines or rosato, to be strictly Italian. What could be more perfect for a lazy lunch or soporific supper in the garden? The exciting news is that, if it’s possible to do so, we’ve bettered […]
