THE BRITALIAN JOB

VIVA L’ITALIA! “I’ve been lucky enough to visit Italy many times over the last 25 years, and during that period I’ve seen, learnt, tasted and quaffed many wonderful things. But, I’ve also noticed a shift in Italian food culture. The time-honoured traditions and recipes of the true matriarchs of the kitchen, the nonnas and mammas that are the beating heart of the Italian home, are at risk of being lost. The incredible heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation is dying out as time passes, lives get busier and technology makes it easier to cut corners. With that in mind, I want to show you just how easy cooking great Italian food can be.

“NO MATTER HOW RICH OR POOR, MOST ITALIANS EAT VERY WELL INDEED – SIMPLE, BEAUTIFUL, ACHIEVABLE FOOD IS STANDARD”

So, over the last two years, I’ve been back travelling around Italy, where there’s always so much to discover, meeting nonnas and mammas, many of whom have been cooking well for over 50 years. I’ve had the honour of cooking with these wonderful women, and learning some of their secrets. Everyone I met on this journey wanted to share their much-treasured recipes and advice with me so that, in turn, I could pass it all on to you and keep their traditions alive.

Whether it’s recipe principles, flavour combinations, tips