It was the ancient Romans who understood the binding capacity of eggs and were first known to cook them with milk and honey into various custard-like dishes. Italian legend has it that the Medici family, a powerful and influential banking family from Florence in the 15th Century, were responsible for […]

Summer Salad by Chef Carmelo Serves 4 people Ingredients: 1 Butter lettuce (separated and washed) 2 Oranges (peeled and sliced) 40g Parmesan cheese (cut into thin chunks) 50g Anise (thinly sliced) 2 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Method: Wash and separate lettuce and allow leaves to dry (can […]

This bread recipe comes for the Lazio region of Italy, and is a bagel style bread made with anise and herbs. Serves 6 people Ingredients: 1125g/2.5lbs All-purpose flour 2.5 cups of heated water 3 eggs 1/2 package anise seed (rub between hands to release flavour) 1/2 package dried yeast 1 […]