Italian

Pearl Barley Risotto

by Peter G August 25, 2011 Recipes

Many years ago I attended a cooking class, where the emphasis was on producing favourite Italian dishes at home. I’d been wanting to learn the basics of making a good risotto. A risotto that did not end up a gluggy, stodgy mess. The instructor was a jovial individual who explained that the best risotto is made with patience, a little love and a good glass of wine! (the wine was for [...]

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Ricotta Gnocchi

by Peter G March 9, 2011 Recipes

A long time ago I shared a house with a friend of mine who was of Italian descent. Part Sicilian, part Neapolitan his parents always made sure the house was stocked with home made goodies. Every month there would be a delivery of bottled tomato sauce, home made lasagna, crostoli and his mothers home made gnocchi. Out of all the food items that made their way to the pantry and [...]

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Caprese Salad Bruschetta

by Peter G February 7, 2011 Recipes

I know I keep on harping on about how hot the weather is but I find it dictates pretty much what I eat. Hot day and a hot oven? No thanks. Give me something simple and easy to cook that preferably avoids any contact with a stove top. For today’s dish I wanted to play around with some Italian classics and mix them up a little. I remember the first [...]

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Artichokes with Spaghetti

by Peter G November 17, 2010 Recipes

There are certain moments in my life that I’ll never forget. Obtaining my drivers licence. Moving out of home. And cleaning my first artichoke!… I remember the day I got my driving licence – it took 23 lessons!…I just wanted to be sure! I definitely remember the first time I moved out of home and gained that ever important independence. If anybody knows Greek mothers, you know what an achievement [...]

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North Bondi Italian Food

by Peter G March 21, 2007 Reviews

Yours truly turned 37 yesterday. It was a great day overall. I spent the best part of it doing what comes naturally to me. Eating!!! And what a place to indulge in. The north stretch of the iconic Bondi coast, right here in Sydney. A beautiful Italian restaurant opened there last year, serving everyday Italian food, without the pretence associated with modern eateries. The name of the place says it [...]

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CAN YOU GET COLCANNON IN CALABRIA?

by Peter G January 30, 2007 Bite Club

A sense of routine is returning to Sydney. Stores are fully opened pegging their wares for Valentine’s Day, kids are returning to school and Biteclub is on again tonight. Our self appointed secretary, Jason had also returned from a three week vacation in South America. So I was looking forward to hearing some great holiday stories. Tonight’s Biteclub was being hosted by Noel and Sarina. Sarina is of Italian descent [...]