The story of the Gonnelli family dates back to 1585 when on the 13th of February the brothers Francesco, Lorenzo and Giulio, the sons of Taddeo di Michele di Lorenzo, bought for 300 coins from the Friars of the “Convento del Carmine di Firenze” the ...
The Story Behind the Christmas Goose
Though it's a prized turkey that Scrooge sends an urchin to buy at the end of A Christmas Carol, goose was the original centerpiece on the Cratchit's menu. As shown to Scrooge by the Ghost of Christmas Present: "There never was such a goose...Its te ...
December foods in season
December is arguably one of the biggest months of the year for both those who like to cook and those who like to eat. With plenty of opportunities to cook something a bit more special, we take a look at what produce is at its best and the most delic ...
The Legend of Panettone
A slice of panettone and a flute of champagne (or prosecco)… there is no more Italian way to wish a happy holiday season. It’s a ritual in many homes where panettone is a welcomed guest after every meal. Giving panettone is not a simple act of kindn ...
The family story that goes beyond generations Frantoio Dorazio
We are happy to present you to an exceptional olive oil mill in Italy in the southern region of Puglia, a region that alone supplies 40% of Italy's olive oil production and 12% worldwide. Olive oil is an essential part of the culture here, from food ...
Charcuterie Houses Are This Year’s Most Festive Holiday Treat
We’ve even seen Thanksgiving charcuterie boards , but this tasty trend takes things to a whole new level. Charcuterie chalets (as folks online are calling them) aren’t totally new, but we’re starting to see more of them as we get closer to Thanksgiv ...
November foods in season
It's getting cold outside so warm up in the kitchen with our pick of November's top recipes to make. Vegetables It's time to dig up the best of autumn's root vegetables: celeriac, swede, turnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes and parsnips. You'll also ...
Consuming Extra Virgin Olive Oil Makes You Happy
Is it true that eating a healthy Mediterranean-style diet actually makes us happier? It has long been acknowledged that eating healthy foods reduces the likelihood of diseases like cancer and coronary heart disease. But now, with the latest s ...
TASTY ITALIAN DISHES FOR AMAZING COOKING
Italian food is all about taking top quality ingredients and cooking them simply. There's so much more to it than just pizza and pasta, though we've included some tasty little numbers, too. Discover more Italian recipes from easy starters and soups, ...
How to keep chickens at home
It's estimated there are over five million chickens being kept in homes across the UK and it's a number that's rising every year – not surprising given the renewed focus on where our food comes from and being more self-sufficient post-coronavirus. W ...









