Paola Bacchia

Step into the warm and welcoming kitchen of Nonna Livia with Paola Bacchia's cookbook, At Nonna's Table. Inspired by her mamma Livia's cherished recipes, Paola presents 60 delicious dishes that celebrate the best of Italian home cooking. From soups and appetisers through to main courses, sides, desserts, and pickles and preserves, this book is a treasure trove of traditional and...

‘Istria is testament to the idea that recipes are so much more than instructions, that they are accumulated layers of stories and histories, both personal and collective, brought to life every time a dish is made. An exquisite book.’ — Rachel RoddyIstria is the heart-shaped promontory at the northern crux of the Adriatic Sea, where rows of vines and olives...

The Italian coast of the Adriatic Sea runs from the tip of the heel of the boot-shaped peninsula at the Ionian Sea to the northern waters of the Gulf of Trieste. Along its length are rugged rocky coastlines, sandy stretches of beach, lagoons and wetlands. Spindly wooden fishing piers, white-washed walls, colourful villages, and sea-facing piazze dot the 750-mile coastline,...