by Rose Jensen-Holm | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
The ‘Nucatoli and Buccelatti recipes that I used to create my little hybrid ‘Nucalatti biscuits are actually rather similar. Both versions use a buttery pastry to envelop a sticky, sweet, and rather decadent filling of dried fruits and crunchy...
by Rose Jensen-Holm | Aug 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the heart of the Val di Noto there is a beautiful Baroque town that nestles perfectly within the gorge it rests. Modica lies in the dramatic landscape of the Hyblaean Mountain range, and was devastated during the catastrophic earthquake of 1693. Like many...
by Rose Jensen-Holm | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Frank Sinatra once said that orange was “the colour of hapiness”…well Frankie baby, you didn’t know true happiness because you never tasted this mouth watering blood orange cake. Whenever I return to Sicily during the cooler...
by Rose Jensen-Holm | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Viewed from the port below the town, the candy coloured weather beaten buildings of Sciacca expand upwards against the gentle slope which overlooks the Mediterranean Sea. The port of Sciacca still remains one of the most active commercial fishing hubs in Italy....
by Rose Jensen-Holm | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
I couldn’t think of a more delicious way to celebrate the first day of my very first UK Winter than by warming up my tiny London flat with the enveloping aromas of buttery pastry and crisp seasonal pears. One of my favourite things about living in the UK is, of...
by Rose Jensen-Holm | Nov 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
During my travels throughout the beautiful Mediterranean island of Sicily I have been lucky to meet a myriad of interesting characters along the way. However, in all honesty, my favourite locals to discover are the delightfully cheeky Sicilian street cats. These...
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