Raspberries "jam" & Frangipane Tart

It is snowing outside and I am at home cosy under the blanket enjoying my tea and a warm Raspberries & Frangipane tart. I know it’s been ages since I posted here something so I thought this would be a great opportunity because the tart is sooo delicious and so perfect for this snowy weather. I inspired myself by Gordon Ramsey and his Apricot and Frangipane Tart from his book Ultimate Cookery Course which I happen to have signed by Gordon himself! (Yes, I am very happy about that; it is my second signed book along my Two Greedy Italians book signed by Gennaro Contaldo). I added a little bit of a twist to mine though, just to make it a...

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Clos Maggiore

When you are after a fancy French dining experience in London, go to Clos Maggiore, a classy restaurant in Covent Garden. It is a very elegant and stylish restaurant with exquisite food which guarantees a truly memorable dining experience. Voted “London’s Most Romantic Restaurant” in Harden’s Restaurant Guide or “Sexiest Restaurant in the UK” in The Times 2012, it is a great choice for the perfect evening. ...

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Pumpkin Feast - Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup is such a classic and delicious soup that I just cannot but put on my blog! So to continue with the pumpkin feast, below is my pumpkin soup recipe.  ...

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Pumpkin Feast - Pumpkin cups with minced beef

Autumn is in its best in England and pumpkins of all different sizes and shapes are back on the counters, ready to be used in all possible kinds of autumnal dishes. I love autumn and I love pumpkins. Their use in the kitchen is very versatile and you can make both sweet and savoury dishes with them or use them in breads, etc. There are many types of pumpkins and I have to say that I have been mostly cooking with butternut squash so far but with the Halloween coming up and with the beautiful choice in the supermarkets, I tried some other types as well this time. ...

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Jamie's Italian

What else should I start my “Eating out in London” section than Jamie’s Italian. Jamie’s Italian is a special restaurant for me and that’s for several reasons. It is the first restaurant I visited in London, it is also a restaurant where I met wonderful people while I was working there and last but not least it is a restaurant where I learned a lot about food and where my passion for food was further developed. I love Jamie Oliver for his enthusiasm and attitude to food and cooking. Jamie’s Italian, although a restaurant of a worldwide known chef, is not a posh restaurant as one would expect. It is a very relaxed restaurant with a rustic...

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