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Italian desserts, live Cooking demonstartion and tasting
By Carmela's kitchen
05/17/13 20:59
Italian Desserts, my new demonstration and live cooking session. This is a ticketed only event. This is now my third large event and they really are just fabulous. A hall full of ladies and gents, with a glass of wine in one hand and a wooden spoon in the...
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'Carmela's Kitchen' in partnership with 'The Italian Shop'
By Carmela's kitchen
05/16/13 11:30
Tell me, what could be better than tomatoes and mozzarella, parma ham and olives, amarettto and espresso and pasta with vino rosso. A perfect combination of two. So I would like to announce that both Carmela's Kitchen and The Italian Shop are now working...
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Plump pomodori
By Carmela's kitchen
05/14/13 11:23
Tomatoes on the vine, smell amazing, are incredibly delicious and make a fabulous addition to any dish. I used the same filling as I make for my stuffed pepper. I just added a pinch of chili and a few more fresh herbs. The tomatoes burst and they become...
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Italian Cookery Classes May-July 2013
By Carmela's kitchen
05/08/13 19:12
Here is a round up of the classes that I will be running from my family kitchen. Delicious gift vouchers are now available and also grab the new loyalty card. Start collection your points for a discounted 5th class and a £50.00 voucher towards your 10th...
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Lina Stores, Soho London
By Carmela's kitchen
05/06/13 16:15
The excitement of going to visit London for the day sometimes is a little over bearing, more so because of the food delis, restaurants, cafes, bakeries, street food and more. I have to munch my way around the city in a day. Julie from Angelina Cupcake also...
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Seasonal asparagus pesto
By Carmela's kitchen
05/01/13 11:19
I adore cooking so much more than baking, I seem to get so much more out of it. I tend to find it allot easier too to be honest. Don't get me wrong I am Italian and a carnivore, but saying that I have cut down allot on my intake of meat during the week,...
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Delonghi and Lindt, coffee & chocolate experience
By Carmela's kitchen
04/30/13 19:59
After a day of shopping and eating in London, it was time to head to the event that brought me to the capital on Friday. A very delicious 'Delonghi coffee and Lindt chocolate' pairing evening. Barista Robert & Steffan the chocolatier......Coffee and chocolate,...
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Homemade vanilla extract
By Carmela's kitchen
04/24/13 14:59
Just before Christmas I decide to make some homemade 'Vanilla Extract', Initially to give away as a gift, but I run out of time. I made the vanilla and put it at the back of my baking cupboard to permeate and totally forgot about it. I use vanilla allot...
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Panna cotta - cooked cream
By Carmela's kitchen
04/21/13 19:53
Panna cotta, meaning set cooked cream. This is extremely popular in restaurants and is not labour intensive at all to make at home. Cream, milk, vanilla, sugar and gelatin leaves to set. This makes a simple clean panna cotta. The great thing with many Italian...
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Carmela's Kitchen new logo brand
By Carmela's kitchen
04/16/13 14:56
Children are back to school after Easter half term break and I feel like I have been running around like a headless chicken for two weeks, my feet haven't yet touched the ground. Looking after four children is a full time job in it self but I have been...
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Mrs Middleton's - cold pressed rapeseed oil
By Carmela's kitchen
04/06/13 20:35
I love good quality Extra virgin olive oil, it is like a fine wine and an essential in any Italian kitchen cupboard. Quality is also key and I like to use Extra virgin olive oil for both cooking and dressing as well as a sunflower oil. However I have a...
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World Baking Day, Sunday 19th May 2013
By Carmela's kitchen
04/04/13 14:33
Helping Britain 'Bake Brave' on World Baking Day. On Sunday the 19th May It is World Baking Day. A day to make bake, decorate and enjoy cakes and bakes in all forms possible. Stork are sponsoring World Baking Day and have lots of baking packs to give away...
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Pepperoncini Anonymous
By Carmela's kitchen
04/03/13 11:04
I was joking on Facebook last night about the club I joined called 'Pepperoncini Anonymous', my own private club. My addiction is photographed below even though the peppers last night were stuffed voluptuous Romano peppers. I can honestly say I don't think...
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Italian breads
By Carmela's kitchen
03/25/13 20:35
The smell of homemade bread is so welcoming. I must say also the art of bread making is so rewarding too. Italian breads are an absolute favourite of mine. From a plain ciabatta to a rosemary and olive focaccia to a piadine filled with cheese and grissini...
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'Spaghetti alla Carbonara'
By Carmela's kitchen
03/19/13 10:37
There is nothing better than getting a little messy whilst eating spaghetti. It is a dish that I would never ask for in a restaurant, because even I, a veteran of spaghetti and spaghetti eating still can get splashes of sauce on the tip of my nose and down...
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Pasta making event March 2013
By Carmela's kitchen
03/10/13 20:56
Pasta making community event.... Well how much fun did we have making pasta yesterday evening!! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The turn out was amazing from both friends new and old. In total I taught 70ish wonderful ladies and gents the art of making simple...
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Victoria sandwich with an amaretto Italian crunch
By Carmela's kitchen
03/07/13 13:27
I love playing with a Victoria sandwich, not literally. I like to add a little bit of Italian influence into everything or at least most recipes that I make at home. This cake is no different, the added gentle tease of amaretto crumbs on the tongue has...
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Summer 2013, June, July, August Cookery classes
By Carmela's kitchen
03/06/13 18:04
Here comes the sun........New courses for the summer, include Italian desserts and jam making with a twist. My classes are made up of a small group, so intimate, relaxing, fun and informal, ending with delicious fresh results. Book a class for a friend...
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The Italian Shop, six months on
By Carmela's kitchen
03/05/13 14:43
Six hard working months have passed so quickly and what a hit this Italian Shop has become in our county. Adriana is working day and night to make her shop as authentic as it can be and it really is. 'The Italian Shop' is located within easy access of the...
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Spring is on it's way
By Carmela's kitchen
03/02/13 23:01
When will this weather change. This winter seems to be so long, cold, windy and just down right miserable. Snowdrops and bulbs are beginning to peep through and you can feel a change of air and the hope and anticipation that Spring is on the way. I love...
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