Caperberries are like oblong stripy olives, each of which is attached to a stalk, not unlike cherries. Green in colour and full with satisfyingly crunchy …

Being told off by a sales assistant in a shop in Italy made me sit down and think about the differences between my life here …

Look at these plump pumpkins which I spotted yesterday during a short walk. Propped on a stone windowsill they smiled their terrible smiles at passers-by …

You know, the English get a lot of flack for their food. The truth is that it is not as bad as people would have …

Say ‘truffles’! Ii is such a fabulous word, isn’t it?! It fills your mouth and your mind readily conjures up images of luxury food served …

Fancy yourself some British extravaganza but you happen to be in Italy? No problem! Head over to Schio. This is the town which styles itself …

They say that movement is life. What do you do though when you find yourself sandwiched so tight between family and work that you can’t …

Monday is the day that even Nutella can’t put right. Unless, of course, you are on holiday. But, tell me, are you on holiday now? …

  I have a little tip for you! You know how it’s autumn and everyone is going crazy about getting out of the city in …

Is it too early to start talking about Christmas?! It definitely is, but I have something to tell you and I don’t think I can …