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In this Foodie Profile, I chat to the award-winning Rome-based illustrator, Felicita Sala. She talks about her connection to Italy and Australia, her journey into becoming an illustrator, what inspires her, Rome tips and more. 1. Felicita, you were born in Italy, raised in Australia and returned to live in Italy...

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Paola Gavin – Foodie Profile

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Paola Gavin is a London-based food writer and cookbook author. To date she has published four cookbooks, all with a focus on vegetarian cooking. 1. Paola, you are a food writer and a cookbook author. Can you share with us a brief snapshot of where you were born, the cities...

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Paola Bacchia – Foodie Profile

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Paola Bacchia – Foodie Profile In this Foodie Profile I chat with Melbourne based cookery teacher and cookbook author Paola Bacchia. She shares her career journey, recommendations on eating in Italy, shopping for Italian ingredients and her observations about Italian food culture in Australia. She also talks about her four...

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Karima Moyer- Nocchi – Foodie Profile

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In our latest Foodie Profile we are joined by Culinary Historian and author, Karima Moyer-Nocchi who is based in Italy. In this Q&A, Moyer-Nocchi shares her professional journey, the most misunderstood aspect of Italian food, essential pasta dishes to try in Italy, and more. 1. Please tell us a little...

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My Favourite Cookbooks

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My favourite cookbooks Cookbooks for me are somewhat of a hobby and addiction. At bookstores I always make a beeline to the cookbook section as I’m always keen to see what’s been newly released or which are the bestsellers. I remember listening to a cookbook seminar online a few years...

Recipes / Vegetarian

Tomato risoni/orzo with dill and mozzarella

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Tomato risoni /orzo with dill and mozzarella Risoni or orzo as it is also called, is a type of pasta that I associate fondly with my childhood. It was stirred through milk soups or made with a quick broth and I always found it filling and comforting. Now of course,...

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Cacio e Pepe Lasagna Recipe

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Cacio e Pepe Lasagna Recipe For cheese lovers, a quick cacio e pepe pasta can be one of the ultimate comfort foods. Introducing cacio e pepe lasagna, an indulgent alternative to traditional lasagna where the layers combine BÉCHAMEL, CHEESE, and of course some freshly ground pepper. Back in 2017 Rome, my husband and I...

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Tiramisù Recipe (without cream & alcohol)

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Tiramisù Recipe (without cream and alcohol) By Jen Curcio This tiramisù recipe is a very special dish in my family which Mum only whips up for special celebrations or requests. After a fair bit of begging Mum finally agreed to share her tiramisù recipe. I’ve adapted it ever so slightly...

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Coconut and Raspberry Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free)

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Coconut and Raspberry Cake (Gluten and Dairy Free) Recipe Serves 8, best consumed within three days Many years ago I was having afternoon tea with a food photographer, his wife had made us a beautiful cake to enjoy with our tea (pictured). He told me it was gluten free – hard...