While I’m no expert of the sport itself I’ve always been fascinated by the spirit of fair play between rugby players and fans. It doesn’t matter how tough the game was (and the tackles), at the end of the game they all go for a drink (and food) together. In the past year, we catered twice for groups of rugby fans, and both times were amazing experiences! The most peculiar one was probably a team of accountants finishing their day early to have a rich office lunch together before heading off to the match, rigorously on foot (in the best Edinburgh tradition!). Well, I guess technically this was ..read more

Hai mangiato? The never ending story about Italians’ passion/obsession for food… It doesn’t matter at what time you arrive home to your parents, friends, relatives or grandparents – in Italy, the first question is: Hai mangiato? (Have you eaten?) I was brought up with the idea that cooking for someone is a way to show them you care, that you love them. Consequently, the first thought when someone walks in is “has he/she been fed”? meaning: “did someone take care of you today?” What better way to say "ti voglio bene" (I love you!). I remember my grandma about three years ago after surgery. She ..read more