Torta salata, or savoury pie, is a mainstay for on-the-go eating in bars in Tuscany and is also served in slices as an aperitivo or as a starter for dinner. I love it as it’s stuffed with aromatic gre

The region’s difficult recent history is now embraced in a fusion of Austrian and Italian cuisines and culture. Historically the South Tyrolean kitchen is German-Austrian, featuring the likes of dumpl

DISCOVER ONE OF ITALY’S RENOWNED CULINARY REGIONS, WITH TRIPS TO VINEYARDS, OLIVE FARMS AND BAKERIES

Fred de Fossard

1 Always ask to taste before you buy: A good cheesemonger will be happy to give you a sliver, and it ensures you’re buying cheese at its best. 2 Look for seasonality: Like fruit and vegetables, cheese

Whisper it — the star of Hotel Portofino isn’t that keen on Italian food…