When it comes to creating the perfect Italian meal, keep a a few things in mind. First, choose your ingredients carefully. Fresh, quality ingredients are essential for any great Italian dish. Second, take your time. Good food takes time to prepare, so don't try to rush it. Third, don't forget the wine. A good bottle of Italian wine will take your meal to the next level. Follow these simple tips. That'll get you started creating a perfect Italian meal that your friends and family will love. Buon appetito! How to Choose the Ingredients for Your Perfect Italian Meal The key to any great Italian dish is using fresh, quality ingredients. Regarding ingredients, keep the following in mind: First, think about the season. Seasonal Read more [...]

British food has a bad reputation. The old joke goes that the English are still cooking as though the Germans were still buzzing overhead. Truth is the British do certain things very well – I’m looking at you, comfort food. Like any cuisine associated with comfort food, it is easy to get it completely wrong. Bad soul food is just as plentiful as bad barbecue, and bad British food is no exception. British food these days encapsulates so many cuisines and styles, you can’t paint the cuisine with a broad brush. Indian and Chinese food are as much “British food” as sausage rolls and steak and kidney pie. Let’s talk about British food and wine – pairing it, cooking with it, and the many ways traditional and modern British food Read more [...]