Gourmet Traveller Winter Italian Cookbook
Australia is famous for its summers – hence the influx of international travellers during the warmer months. Of course, those of us who live here year-round know the truth: winter is where it’s at. It’s the season of blue skies, cooler temperatures, dramatically increased wardrobe options and cosy nights with the people we love. And what better way to show them we care, than by nourishing them with homemade food. The heartier varieties of Italian cuisine fit the bill perfectly, whether it’s the decadent creaminess of a mushroom and Fontina maccheroni or a plate of golden porchetta with cider and honey pickled apples. Meanwhile, there’s no better time than winter to embrace dessert, from a heart-warming blackberry, apple and ginger crostata to a cheeky chocolate Negroni cannoli. In whatever way these pages inspire you to fire up the stove, savour the process and enjoy the results. Buon appetito.