How to prepare a tissane from olive leaves

Olive leaves are rich in oleuropein, a polyphenol with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and metabolism-regulating properties. It is a molecule produced by the olive tree as part of its own defence system and which, once consumed by humans, may offer a range of interesting physiological benefits.READ MORE

Florence Fennel Pickle

There is something deeply satisfying about opening the cupboard in winter to find a jar of something delicious you preserved with care during the autumn.
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Beetroot relish

Roasted Beetroot Relish

This relish preserves the earthiness of the root without swamping it in vinegar as can happen with beetroot. It is best made with young roots (found typically in the latter part of the summer) and makes a brilliant companion to mackerel. READ MORE

Making Sugo for the winter recipe Frantoi,org

Sugo di Pomodoro

Making tomato sugo at the end of the summer is a tradition in our family. Mostly, about half way through the morning, everyone asks me – why don’t we just go to the store and buy it! READ MORE

Caponata

As you move to the deep south of Italy, the food changes becoming distinctly mediterranean as it combines sweet, savoury and nutty flavours. READ MORE

In the Kitchen: Preserving

When you tune yourself in to the seasonality of fruit and vegetables it’s impossible to resist the urge to preserve the ripest, most delicious flavours of the year. READ MORE