Parma ham surf n’ turf

Posted by petra08 on November 25, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

After my lovely evening with Parma ham I was thinking about how I could incorporate it in my cooking. There are classic, and absolutely delicious matches to the ham, melon, pasta, gorgonzola, mozzarella and everythign else I have forgotten. I wanted to try something I haven’t done before and decided on a Surf n’ Turf, … Continue reading →

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An evening with Pama Ham

Posted by petra08 on November 23, 2015 · 9 Comments 

A while back I had a lovely invite to cook with Parma Ham at Cactus Studios. It seemed that the trains did their best to stop me in my tracks (!), with cancelled trains and delays. After what felt like a very long and tedious train jouney I arrived 45 minutes late but luckily it was … Continue reading →

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The art of Prociutti di Parma

Posted by petra08 on December 29, 2014 · 6 Comments 

I am a firm believer that passion drives great results, no matter what your aim is. I guess this is part of why I decided to change my line of work, given the amazing opportunity to take some time out and re think. Earlier this fall I had an invite to a Parma ham event. … Continue reading →

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Italian fennel sausage and vegetable stew

Posted by petra08 on June 20, 2013 · 2 Comments 

Somehow I thought today (Thursday) was Friday, perhaps I am just ready for the weekend! So as a small treat at the end of the day I had a meeting in town and I decided to do a little shopping round on the way home. There are a few places that I am always happy … Continue reading →

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A little piece of holiday paradise

Posted by petra08 on June 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Pretty much on any normal day in my life I have a t do list that requires more time than there are hours in the day so when I go on holiday I love to chill out and one of my favourite places to do this is Naples Florida. The beach is long with soft, … Continue reading →

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