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When deciding what to cook at the Garofalo Pasta stand at the Salone del Gusto it made perfect sense that I should bring a little of Britain with me. And what gourmet item did I choose? The good old British banger, that's what! The recipe I chose was Creamy Sausage Pasta, from my forthcoming cookbook, which is a real hearty and filling dish just perfect for this time of year in England. The sausages are cut into large bite-sized pieces and are cooked in a large frying pan. Bits of sausage stick to the pan turning sticky and brown and then onions are slowly fried in the same pan, soaking up all that delicious flavour. The pan is then deglazed with cream and stock, which forms the sauce. A touch of thyme and seasoning is added and then it's mixed in with al dente pasta. It's a real homely dish, simple and rustic. Rob and I love it but what would my Italian guests make of it? Read post
I've just got back from Turin in Italy where I was invited by Garofalo Pasta to cook at the Salone del Gusto. The internationally renowned event is a celebration of slow food which attracts food lovers, buyers and producers from all over the world. This was the eight time the event, which is run biannually, has been held and with guests from over 160 countries it's an incredibly abundant festival. Read post
Last weekend I was invited to Ludlow to experience some of the culinary delights this small town has to offer. Ludlow is a situated in Shropshire in England, close to the Welsh border and it has become renowned for the food it offers, from local produce and specialist food shops to markets and restaurants. The town boasts eight AA Rosette stared and two Michelin starred restaurants and it hosts the famous Ludlow Marches Food and Drink Festival each September.
Earlier in the month I helped to judge The Galvin Cup mixology competition for the second year running, and once again it was a fantastic event. Mixologists, professional and amateur, from around the world competed for the coveted Galvin Cup, creating spectacular cocktails. Read post
This is just a quick post to tell you about a couple of events I'll be attending next month in the hope that I may see some of you there. First up is Food Blogger Connect, which takes place on the weekend of 5th/6th June. Last year a group of bloggers got together and came up with the idea of holding an event just for food bloggers. I unfortunately wasn't able to attend but heard it was a resounding success. So much so that it's happening all over again this year! Read more
