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NELLA'S KITCHEN

Cooking and Storytelling

Puglia, Italy 2025

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Orecchiette pasta ladies of Bari

Bari, Matera & the truli houses of Alberobello

Back Home in Rome

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Amatriciana, Puntarelle (chicory) with Anchovy Dressing, and Carbonara

Antipasti, Gnocchi with Sugo alla Vaccinara (oxtail sauce), and Gelato

Tuscany in a bite!

Pecorino- from unaged to truffle-infused

Artisanal offerings - from pici on down the line

Wild boar stew with red wine and prunes

Tagliata (grilled sliced beef) with arugula and tomatoes

Gnudi

Locally made gorgonzola with moscato-soaked currants

"House" wine

Carne (beef) Peposa - black peppered beef

Zucchini Budino

Panna Cotta (cooked cream) with seasonal berries

Porchetta with roasted potatoes

Fennel salad with oranges and red peppercorns

Pici all'Agliane (elephant garlic) sauce

Aglione (elephant garlic)

Pappa al Pomodoro

Tuscan Bean Soup with local extra-virgin olive oil

Sautéed seasonal greens

Tagliata (sliced grilled beef) with shaved white truffles

Porchetta on display at sandwich shop in Rome

An emotion for every moment - a fitting description of our treasured island of Ischia

In Ischia one eats, drinks and "whistles"

Where we ate "best bruschetta in the world," my reward for reaching the top

Bruschetta #1 - the classic

Bruschetta #2 - with cannellini beans

Bruschetta #3 - with local fresh mozzarella

Pasta Puttanesca

Rabbit Ragu with Pappardelle

Potato-crusted sea bream with zucchini alla scapece

Amalfi lemon

Limoncello all around!

The dessert that defies description - takes the prize for best in class!

Per sempre nel mio cuore - until next time!

Rome with a view...in Rome

Roman nightlife

Prosciutto and melon

Carciofi (artichokes) alla Romana

Pasta ai Funghi Porcini (with porcini mushrooms)

Pasta all'Amatriciana

Breakfast - Roman Maritozzi

Tiramisu

Bangers and Mash

Sunday Roast

Scotch Eggs

Stak & Ale Pie with Mushy Peas

Ever popular Fish & Chips

Lentil & Vegetable Cottage Pie

Salad with Halloumi Cheese

Fried Halloumi Sticks

More Pies!

Sticky Toffee Pudding

High Tea

Cucumber Avocado Gazpacho

Warm Parmesan Madeleine

Harrods High Tea

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Aging Parmigiano-Reggiano

Ripe pomodori in season.

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Classic Roman dishes

Roman street art, Via Margutta

Rosetta bread rolls

Pesce alla Griglia

Breakfast, artichoke frittata and crostata

Roman sandwich shop

Gelato

Baked fish (al forno) with potatoes

Fritto misto

Puntarelle alla Romana (chicory salad)

Pizza a taglio (by the slice)

Caffè espresso

Baccala Fritto

Carciofi alla Giudia

Fettuccine Alfredo

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