Delicious Italian food in Margate

Posted by petra08 on January 1, 2022 · 7 Comments 

This year I decided to do a proper Christmas lunch as last year was a bit of a wash out and it didn;t happen. Margate is not far and it has a lovely old town. I have walked past a restaurant called Bottega Caruso. I have seen it but was always on my way somewhere … Continue reading →

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Cottage Cheese & Ham “Malfatti”

Posted by petra08 on October 5, 2018 · 14 Comments 

Cottage Cheese Malfatti

Left overs, a curse or a blessing? A friend of mine doesn’t like left overs. I can’t quite get to the bottom of why but I love them. They usually mean I don’t have to do too much cooking and it is always a challenge to transform them to a new dish. I had some … Continue reading →

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Pasta and Hot Sauces at the market

Posted by petra08 on September 1, 2017 · 18 Comments 

I think I have told most of you that I decided to get a market stall earlier this year. I spent years developing the, in my opinion, perfect Hot Sauce. I love the flavor of chilli and the chilli kick but I am not in to pain and when you can’t taste anything else. This … Continue reading →

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Pizzoccheri, an Italian classic

Posted by petra08 on November 28, 2015 · 5 Comments 

I am sure all countries have dishes that are hidden gems, foods you will not hear about or not order if no one tells you about them. I am sure everyone knows how delicious Italian food is, the delight of a just cooked carbonara spinkled with chopped parsley, pasta vongole, tucking in to the seafood … Continue reading →

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