The restaurants and hotels of Naples and its environs have so much more to offer than pizza. Adrian Mourby and his wife took a tour by car, never hesitating to try some of the finest dining experiences on their route… There is always a warm welcome at il Ristorantino dell’Avvocato for anyone willing to brave […]
Question: what do you do if you wish to take a holiday during which you will be spoilt rotten by a series of delicious meals, but from which you nevertheless wish to return home leaner, stronger, healthier and happier than before? Answer: you go a gastronomic hiking in Tuscany. It was to cater for just such demands […]
Wellness & Relaxation, Lake Garda This is how elegant perfect relaxation can be: the sophisticated Grand Hotel in Gardone Riviera lies on one of the finest sites in the region. Standing on the shores of Lake Garda, it pampers its guests with unforgettable moments of enjoyment… In its fabulous setting on picturesque Lago di Garda, […]
Any visit to Naples is enhanced by a trip to the islands. Robin Crews finds that it’s easy to hop over the water to Ischia… We all know that passion runs through the veins of Italians right throughout the peninsula, but in the Mezzogiorno there is something else coursing through the locals’ bodies. As you […]
Amanda Robinson takes a pitstop in a city with an outstanding heritage, great shopping and a relaxed ambience – a rich mix of old and new, just an hour from Milan… One of the delights about il bel paese is the abundance of beautiful vistas and outstanding locations waiting to be discovered off the beaten […]
La Serena Creative Holidays La Serena Creative Holidays are an unforgettable experience, combining the luxury home-from-home of our beautiful Italian Villa whilst immersing yourself in your chosen special interest. Come by yourself, to meet like-minded people, or with a group of friends. Your five-day holiday price includes all accommodation, gourmet meals and excursions. Dressmaking 23-27 […]
Riccioli Salad With Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions and Pesto This Riccioli Salad With Grilled Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Red Onions and Pesto is great if you have lots of hungry teenagers. It is nutritious, well balanced and easy to serve as a salad at a picnic or barbecue. The use of sun-dried tomatoes and pesto compliments the rather plain chicken flavour. Chilli gives it […]
Mezze Penne with Saffron and Prosciutto Crudo al Cartoccio (baked in foil) The strong point of this recipe is that the dish can be prepared beforehand and can be completed in the oven ten minutes before your guests are all ready to sit. Keep the wrapped parcels at room temperature for an hour maximum then bake them in a preheated oven for 8‐10 min at 180°C / […]
James Miller and his wife take the children to Rome for some extra-curricular education and discover a real family-bonding experience, and the fact that there is a great pizza parlour right in front of the Pantheon… As a family we’re quite lucky, courtesy of the children’s television programme Horrible Histories. Our two youngsters, at age […]
Each region of Italy is unique, but there is none quite so different to the rest of the country as Sicily. James Miller finds he can’t keep away from its capital city… They say that Italy is a diverse cultural tapestry. Each region can be considered a country in its own right. There is one […]