Author Tom Benjamin talks about what inspired his critically-acclaimed Bologna-set novel The Hunting Season. Today, authenticity is everything – we may not be able to travel to Italy but at least we can savour the flavours of the country, painstakingly following recipes proclaiming they’ve been handed down from one nonna to another using ingredients from Tuscan farms … [Read more...]
Recipe: How to make braised duck with taro
With this easy to follow the recipe on Braised Duck with Taro, you will be cooking in no time with fun and excitement. Introduction: Section 1 I really love Asian cuisine, maybe because I find their food very tasty and delectable. And there is one particular dish that I have been craving for since I have tasted it, the braised duck with taro in it. I’ve tasted in once … [Read more...]
Is it time for Maltese producers to break out of their comfort zone when it comes to cheese?
Franklin Mamo recalls growing up in 1980s Malta with import restrictions that meant cheese was restricted to industrial grade cheddar, pecorino, edam and gorgonzola. He asks if it is time for He for Maltese producers to leave the comfort zone and produce good artisanal cheese. As part of the war effort in WWII the British government centralised the production cheddar, a … [Read more...]
Summer wine and cheese pairings – Jeriann Watkins
Summer is a great time for food-centered social activities. The weather is great for eating outdoors, meaning that people with small homes can utilize their yards or even local parks and invite as many of their friends and family as they want. I love hosting small get-togethers with friends. This year, my focus has been on brunch, because who doesn’t love a good mimosa in … [Read more...]
Nigella’s top 10 cookbooks and the paths of culinary influence
Nigella Lawson is one of the best-loved figures in the world of food. The sheer quality of writing in her books conveys an enthusiasm for good food that is both inspirational and inimitable. How to Eat, which launched her career, is a milestone of culinary writing, ranking at #20 on the 1000 Cookbooks all-time list. The book changed our approach to food and went on to influence … [Read more...]
