Pippa Cole,
Cucina Editor
With the mass arrival of disposable barbeques in the supermarkets and a seemingly omnipresent tinkling of ice cream vans, it is clear that summer is upon us. Here at La Civetta’s Cucina section, the change in climate has not gone unnoticed. With Tessa’s seasonal tomato risotto recipe and Victoria’s guide to summer food festivals in Italy, we’ll have you slapping on that sun cream in no time. For those of you craving lighter, less meaty dishes as the temperature rises, Lavinia has concocted a vegan-friendly Italian pasta bake, sure to win over the heartiest carnivores. And finally, if the warm pull of the great outdoors is just too strong, Briony has a guide to 5 of the best Italian food markets – perfect for packing up that picnic.
So get cooking and have a fabulous summer!