Our favourite Calabria road trips are those that take us through bucolic countryside and wild rugged landscapes to remote villages, atmospheric hilltop towns, to pristine national parks, breathtaking beaches, and gastronomic destinations. The best thing about travelling in Calabria is that it doesn’t take long before you’re off the beaten track. Good freeways and highways … Read more
This Hokkien noodles recipe with char siu pork or Chinese barbecue pork is an old favourite inspired by a dish from legendary Australian chef Neil Perry. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been cooking this dish for close to two decades. As part of my series of recipes using char siu pork or Chinese barbecue pork, … Read more
Best Calabria beaches? Who knew Calabria had brilliant beaches? Well, it has wonderful stretches of sand and cosy coves to rival Italy’s finest beaches. However, it also has some fairly shabby holiday towns, which is why you need our comprehensive guide to where to spread your towel. Italy’s southernmost region of Calabria remains fairly unknown to foreigners, so I’m … Read more
This Chinese special fried rice recipe makes use of that leftover steamed rice you have in the fridge and that wonderful char siu pork we shared here yesterday. Fantastic and filling, it’s my go-to recipe when I’m looking for an easy one pot dish to make — which in this case is a wok. There … Read more
This char siu pork recipe is dead easy to make. Sweet and sticky on the outside, tender and juicy within, this Chinese barbecue pork recipe is also very versatile. You can eat it with steamed rice and Chinese greens and use leftovers in everything from fried rice to banh mi. When we lived in Sydney, … Read more