Dreamily serene, with breathtaking views across the Amalfi Coast, tiny Ravello has long inspired major artists, writers and musicians. Fleur Kinson heads to this sublime little heaven? Like most visitors, my 48 hours in Ravello begin in Amalfi. I had been hurtled to this famous coast?s eponymous town along the hair-raising Amalfi Drive, gasping each […]
Tim Elster had long dreamt of a property abroad, but once he found Tuscany his mind was made up. Now he has ample advice for others looking to take the plunge? Can you tell us about your restoration process? My farmhouse is about three hundred years old and had been modernised about forty years […]
Tom Alberto Bull reminisces on holidays from his childhood and looks at why Italian families have the tendency to return to the same place every year… Italiano | Vacanza dell’estate Essendo cresciuto in una famiglia Italo Inglese ricordo con affetto la mia eccitazione in attesa di andare in vacanza in Italia come ogni anno. Il […]
Italy is full of inspiring landscapes and stimulating history, the perfect place to immerse yourself in the culture and enjoy an artistic retreat. Abruzzo School of Creative Art Abruzzo School of Creative Art is offering five fabulous days of art classes mixed with fun cultural activities, such as a cooking class, a visit to the […]
David Harrison and his partner Peri Eagleton divide their time between London and southern Tuscany… They own a farm on the slopes of Monte Amiata, where they grow organic olives and make extra-virgin oil sold in Britain and elsewhere. The couple?s Seggiano brand, named after a nearby village, is a familiar name on fine Italian […]
This month we dive into the new guides by publisher Marco Polo, check out the best Michelin-starred chefs across Italy, get cooking with Neil Perry and much more with the latest books for Italophiles? Easy Weekends by Neil Perry, published by Murdoch books, ?20 (hardback) This chunky cookbook is packed full of ideas designed to […]
The Marketing Manager of De’Longhi UK explains everything you need to know if you are thinking about buying a home espresso machine. WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Q. I am thinking of buying an espresso machine for my home but am unsure of the quality. Is there a notable difference between these and machines in a […]
A leading expert in foreign currency explains how she thinks the pound/euro currency exchange will develop in 2013…. PREDICTING THE FUTURE Q. How do you foresee the strength of the euro to the pound sterling in 2013? Do you think we will see an improvement in exchange rates in time for our summer vacation? A. […]
Hannah Bellis heads to Banca in Mayfair, London to sample their new evening aperitivo. Celebrate this Italian tradition in your own home with a tasty selection of recipes for titbits and light bites created by their talented chefs… On a weekend evening in Italy we would often have seven or eight Negroni cocktails,” the barman […]
This month we have delved into the irresistible world of Italian chocolates, uncovering along the way some heavenly treats for you to enjoy at home… The month of April is commonly associated with chocolate as families stock up on Easter eggs, ready to be consumed in a frantic morning of over indulgence. But if you […]