White callas, roses, poppies and bouganvilleas are all characteristic of the summery Italian countryside. Make your flower arrangements small enough to fit in a carved water glass or a small pitcher, the décor should never interrupt the view of the guests. A sophisticated and cost-effective alternative is combining flowers with aromatic herbs such as rosemary, thyme and basil. Herbs don’t just smell and look graceful; they are also natural mosquito repellents.
In 1964, the BBC asserted that the Spanish habit of all-day-eating and tapas stemmed from the lack of a square meal at breakfast. See what chef José Andrés had to say about that.
Ragù is the mother of all Italian sauces and the best-known food from Bologna in Italy. However, ask an Italian how to make ragù and you'll get a different recipe every time. In the first of a series looking into generational recipes, we focus on this most fascinating of Italian sauces.
In the UK, chefs are setting their sights on a return to serving the public at the country's summer music festivals, as confidence returns following the successful vaccine rollout.
A great food guide to an eclectic selection of eateries in one of Italy's most renowned food capitals, here's some of the best places to eat in Bologna.
