Articles written by Rebecca Ford

Accommodation in Rwanda is rapidly improving - check out these high quality hotels if you're planning to visit this beautiful part of Africa

May 10, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

If you're looking for five star accommodation in the beautiful African country of Rwanda, then check in to Nyungwe Forest Lodge and go chimp watching too.

May 8, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Grab your wands - the Harry Potter film sets are opening to the public, who will now be able to tour the studios near London where the films were made.

Mar 19, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

The delicate flavour of leeks is wonderful paired with earthy chestnuts, and the combination gives this vegetarian risotto a touch of class.

Mar 9, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

For a warming family supper, try Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's recipe for mushroom ragout served on a bed of soft polenta.

Feb 11, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

This recipe for a sweet pastry pie filled with fresh blueberries, would be a real treat on a summer's day. It's teamed with a delicate lavender cream.

Feb 4, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Myrtle leaves give tuna steaks a distinctive flavour in this great summer dish. The fish is drizzled with a honey and pine nut sauce.

Feb 3, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Learn how to make your own pasta and fill it with fresh pheasant, in this exclusive recipe from the cookbook of the Castello di Vicarello in Tuscany.

Feb 2, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

This recipe shows you how to turn the green tops of stinging nettles into a delicious Tuscan dish. The nettle gnocchi are teamed with a creamy herb sauce.

Jan 30, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Parmigiana di Melanzane, a classic Italian dish with eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, is easy to make and delicious for family suppers.

Jan 28, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

This recipe from chef Jason Atherton brings a delicious Italian twist to that old favourite, steak and chips. It's teamed with a rocket and parsley pesto.

Jan 28, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Freshly made gnocchi are a delicious Italian dish and easy to prepare at home. In this recipe, these traditional potato dumplings are served with a butter a

Jan 25, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

In this recipe for pannacotta, the creamy Italian dessert from Piedmont gets a tasty new twist with the addition of milk chocolate and wine soaked raisins.

Jan 25, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Made with fresh artichokes and asparagus, this vegetable risotto from Venice makes a delicious supper dish.

Jan 25, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Here's a delicious cheesecake with an Italian twist. The strawberry and mint filling is enhanced with a dash of balsamic vinegar.

Jan 15, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

Creamy ricotta cheese, deep green spinach leaves, and a tangy garlic and tomato sauce, make this recipe for meat free cannelloni ideal for a family supper.

Jan 15, 2012 - Rebecca Ford

A new exhibition on Charles Dickens has opened at the Museum of London, in celebration of the bi-centenary of his birth in 2012. It's a must for visitors.

Dec 24, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

If you're cooking for someone on a wheat free diet, then try baking this lovely and moist flourless cake: it's made with polenta and fresh clementines.

Dec 16, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Check out what you can do in London for Charles Dickens' bi-centenary.

Nov 20, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Fluffy sponge and a tasty sauce: sticky toffee pudding is a traditional - and delicious - English dessert. This recipe is from Masterchef's Gregg Wallace.

Nov 13, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

This nutritious dish from Pistoia, in Tuscany, works as a filling casserole or a hearty soup. Made with borlotti beans, it's flavoured with garlic and sage.

Nov 12, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

If you've got some fresh figs and aren't sure how to cook them, take a tip from the Italians and turn them into jam. Here's an easy recipe for fig preserve.

Oct 19, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

This unusual tarte tatin, made with thyme pastry, makes a great vegetarian dish. The combination of pears, Parmesan and balsamic vinegar is delicious.

Sep 24, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

A rotolo is a delicious type of stuffed pasta, which looks really impressive. Here's a recipe for a pumpkin and spinach rotolo - served with sage butter.

Sep 6, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

This sweet pastry tart is filled with a delicious mix of ricotta, raisins and Marsala wine. It comes from the mountainous Garfagnana region in Tuscany.

Aug 5, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Get a taste of the Maremma region of Tuscany with this delicious dish of stuffed courgette (zucchini) flowers, baked with tomato sauce and Parmesan.

Jul 21, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Here's a recipe for light pastry tarts, filled with a delicious mix of cream and summer truffles. They'll add a luxurious flavour to any picnic.

Jul 9, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Mallorca is a great destination for a short break, with secluded family-run hotels, mountain scenery and the small but sophisticated city of Palma.

Jun 18, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Ever wondered what they ate in ancient Rome? A visit to Pompeii, where you can eat in the shadow of Vesuvius, gives an insight into their culinary habits.

Jun 12, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

The small Hampshire city of Winchester makes a great place for a weekend break - not just for history buffs, but for fans of fine food too.

Jun 12, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Simple, but sophisticated, that's the key to this dish of homemade tagliolini served with asparagus, fresh peas and broad beans - and a slug of white wine.

May 21, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

That deliciously indulgent treat Dulce de Leche is said to have been invented by ex-pat Italians in Argentina. Here's a recipe so you can make it at home.

Apr 21, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

The traditional cuisine of Tuscany features rich meat sauces made with game, usually teamed with freshly made pasta such as pappardelle. Here's a recipe.

Mar 31, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

This terrine from Italy is made with ox cheek, which is cooked very slowly and then covered with breadcrumbs and baked. It's a real Italian family dish.

Mar 14, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Gnocchi are easy to make at home and very quick to cook. Here's a recipe for these Italian potato balls - coloured a beautiful crimson with fresh beetroot.

Feb 20, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

The culinary traditions of Venice are deliciously distinctive. Expect to find fresh seafood, unusual risottos, creamy polenta and sweet little doughnuts.

Feb 19, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

These mezzelune pasta shapes are a Neapolitan Easter dessert. They're flavoured with liqueur and filled with a delicious mix of ricotta, almonds and fruits.

Feb 13, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Here's a recipe for a gorgeous chocolate dessert - perfect at the end of a romantic Italian meal. It has a generous drop of rum and crunchy walnuts too.

Feb 5, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Luxurious homemade pappardelle with saffron is teamed with a creamy sauce, made with Marsala wine and mushrooms, in this sophisticated Italian recipe.

Jan 29, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

Few things beat a home baked cake. This one, made with almonds, poached pears and red wine is so delicious it would make a great dinner party dessert.

Jan 22, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

A rich bechamel sauce and Pecorino cheese give this meaty Italian pasta dish a full flavour. It's great party food too, as you can prepare it in advance.

Jan 15, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

For a healthy and nutritious vegetarian meal, try this recipe for a meat-free curry made with black-eyed beans. Eat it with some plain boiled rice.

Jan 3, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

If you want to lose weight, but prefer healthy eating to crash diets, then try this filling winter soup from Italy made with spelt, cabbage and tomatoes.

Jan 3, 2011 - Rebecca Ford

This Stilton soup would make a great starter if you're following Italian tradition and having a fish dish on Christmas Eve - or lentils on New Year's Day.

Dec 20, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

For an alternative to the traditional Christmas meal, this delicious Italian inspired dish takes turkey breasts and stuffs them with pancetta and apricots.

Dec 15, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

Here's a recipe for a delicious soup made with butternut squash, bacon and white wine. A topping of truffle infused sour cream adds a sophisticated flavour.

Dec 5, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

A traditional Italian dish, zamponi are pig's trotters stuffed with a spicy filling of minced meat, then cooked very slowly to release all the flavours.

Nov 30, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

For a Christmas dinner with a difference, cook your guests this Italian dish of partridge with fresh pappardelle, pancetta, tomatoes and creamy mascarpone.

Nov 21, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

The Italians have been devising ways to cook with quinces for centuries. One of the best ways to preserve them is in a delicious homemade quince jelly.

Nov 17, 2010 - Rebecca Ford

Italian sausages with red wine? Or creamy cauliflower with tangy blue cheese? Here are two great recipes for risotto which should please the whole family.

Nov 12, 2010 - Rebecca Ford