Pears are a fruit that I have enjoyed since my early childhood. When I’m entertaining or simply feel like indulging, an all time favourite sweet treat I enjoy is pears cooked in red wine. I am going to share with you the traditional recipe to cook at home.
Read MoreThe Secret Gardens of Sorrento, Italy
Sorrento, overlooking the Bay of Naples is a magical place in my eyes. I have been there more times than I can count and it never ceases to amaze me. Each visit has revealed new hidden treasures including what I like to call the “Secret Gardens of Sorrento”.
Read MoreConnecting to the Silence in Nature
Laboratory of Silence - "In every sound sleeps the silence"
Designed by students of the Czech Technical University with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the installation was an interactive display that evoked the atmosphere of a sample of typical Czech forest. An observer was stopped in silence to observe the surrounding forest installation.
Read MoreSafeguarding Our Natural Environment... Change starts with each of us
When visiting Sardinia last year, I returned to one of my favourite spots, Chia, in the municipality of Domus De Maria. The thing I love most about Chia is the magnificence of its natural environment. Fresh air, an abundance of green life, natural wetlands that are home to flamingos and other wading birds, pristine beaches with crystal clear waters.
Read MoreItaly… My Place of Discovery
In 2004, I travelled for the first time to my motherland Italy and developed a deep love for the culture, traditions and lifestyle. Italy has a plethora of provinces, each with their own rich heritage of farming, sharing of knowledge and gastronomical delights.
Read More