Author Archive
Domenica Marchetti – Foodie Profile
Domenica Marchetti – Foodie Profile Today we are joined by Italian-American food writer and cookbook author, Domenica Marchetti. Her latest release, Italian Cookies is her ninth cookbook. In our q&a Domenica shares a little bit more about Italian Cookies, how her heritage has influenced her work, a personal recommendation for exploring and eating in Italy,...
Handmade fusilli pasta recipe by Adelina Fiorito Pulford
Handmade fusilli pasta recipe This recipe for handmade fusilli pasta has been kindly shared by Calabrian-born, Australian based chef Adelina Fiorito Pulford. This recipe was passed down to her by her Calabrian mother, Vincenza. “The pasta recipe is simple, made with a blend of plain flour, semola rimacinata, one egg, and enough warm water to...
Adelina Fiorito Pulford – Foodie Profile
Foodie Profile with Adelina Fiorito Pulford Adelina Fiorito Pulford is a Calabrian-born, Victorian based chef, cookery teacher and author of 8 cookbooks. In this Foodie Profile q&a she talks to us about her career, how her heritage has influenced her cooking and why she started sharing her cooking online. Adelina has also very kindly shared...
Antonia Curcio – Foodie Profile
Foodie Profile – Antonia Curcio In this Foodie Profile I interview the greatest influence behind my cooking, my mother, Antonia Curcio. Mum was born in Sardinia and moved to Rome as a young woman. In her 30s she decided to move across the world to Melbourne, Australia. Her life has been an adventure but she...
Mini Tiramisù Cups (festive edition)
Mini tiramisù cups (festive edition) This is a little festive twist on my family’s tiramisù recipe. Instead of making a tray of this creamy layered dessert, you serve them in individual portions. For a wintery effect you add a short sprig of rosemary that’s been dusted in icing sugar. Alternatively, you can also use raspberries,...
Nadia Fragnito – Foodie Profile
In this Foodie Profile I chat to Italian-Australian cookbook author, Nadia Fragnito. Nadia specialises in Italian vegan cuisine and has authored three cookbooks, the third of which is her newest release called Natale. She talks to us about her titles, staple ingredients to ‘veganise’ your pantry, her tips for visitors to Italy and also kindly...
Mostaccioli Recipe (Dark Chocolate Spiced Biscuits) by Nadia Fragnito
This festive season, indulge in mostaccioli (dark chocolate spiced biscuits) with this particular version hailing from Naples. This recipe has generously been shared by cookbook author Nadia Fragnito. “I fell in love with these diamond-shaped treats on a trip to northern Italy, baked fresh by a vegan pastry chef from Napoli. The thick chocolate coating...
Valentina Vigni – Foodie Profile
Valentina Vigni is the former co-owner of famed Brisbane pizzeria, La Lupa and currently the co-owner of Pilloni, Australia’s newest Sardinian restaurant. Born in Italy, Valentina has been living in Australia for over a decade. We discuss living outside your homeland, how she got into hospitality, why Sardinian food is taking the world by storm...
Felicita Sala – Foodie Profile
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 to 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 in 2007. Could you tell...
Paola Gavin – Foodie Profile
(Updated August 2026) Paola Gavin is a London-based food writer and author of five vegetarian cookbooks. Her latest book: The Still Life Cookbook, is published by Gestalten. 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...
Paola Bacchia – Foodie Profile
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 cookbooks, including her latest, At...
Karima Moyer- Nocchi – Foodie Profile
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 bit about where you currently...
