Inside Italy: Puppy Love?

I know the British are supposed to be a nation of dog lovers but the Italians surely take the (dog) biscuit.  They really love dogs.  Everywhere I go, there are Italians - or their maids - walking a variety of tiny dachshunds, terriers and Chihuahuas (Google Chihuahua-husky mixes; they’re gorgeous.  Like walking beanie-babies).  I know very few… Continue reading Inside Italy: Puppy Love?

Arrabbiato Chilli Jam: Some Like it Hot

One of the things I really miss about England is the fantastic range of chutneys, pickles and relishes.  I love them so much I even add pots of piccalilli and jars of pickled onions to my Christmas list.  But it's often hard to find something spicy, tangy and tasty in Rome; Italians don't seem to go in… Continue reading Arrabbiato Chilli Jam: Some Like it Hot