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Amalfi Cathedral is a medieval Roman Catholic cathedral in the Piazza del Duomo, Amalfi, Italy. It is dedicated to the Apostle Saint Andrew whose relics are kept here. 

Begun in the 9th and 10th centuries, it has been added to and redecorated several times, overlaying Arab-Norman, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque elements, and finally a new 19th century Norman-Arab-Byzantine facade. The cathedral includes the adjoining 9th-century Basilica of the Crucifix. Leading from the basilica are steps into the Crypt of St. Andrew, where his relics can be found. 

The Amalfi Coast is a real explosion of colors and flavors, and most probably just from this is inspired the art of the ancient Ceramics. So, among the most important things to do in Amalfi Coast is visiting the town of Vietri sul Mare, popular and appreciated for the uniqueness and beauty of its ceramics. Here you can have some time to do shopping among the small craft shops and buy some typical souvenirs of the place.

Well known as the most beautiful and suggestive place in the world, the Gardens of Villa Cimbrone are a stop not to be missed. Open all year round, from them you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama that stretches over the entire coast. The Terrace of Infinity well describes the beauty of this natural balcony, adorned with marble busts from eighteenth century, from which the sky and the sea are so vividly blue that you can not distinguish them from each other.

it is certainly not less important than the others, even better among the sweetest ones!

Sal de Riso, internationally famous, is definitely the pastry chef best known in the South of Italy. Despite its delights have reached the best hotels and retail outlets in Italy and Europe, it's worth to spend some time with a Delizia al Limone or a typical Ricotta e Pere cake at the pastry De Riso in Minori.

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I work with lots of publishers and particularly like Pavilion. When I saw Gennaro’s book the cover was so inviting and appealing. It was happy picture! I adore lemons. And I’m a great fan of this chef having seen him on television such a lot with Jamie Oliver. I’m lucky in that I ate in several of Jamie’s restaurants. We needed a link with Devon and by chance I found out about you. It’s a hugely uplifting book – fabulous photography. Delicious, yet accessible.

Goodness this is complicated! Are you all sitting comfortably as we say in storytelling sessions? I wanted to be a doctor. But science wasn’t my best area of study at school. Languages – yes, I was OK with French and German. I did what we call A-levels x 4 but fate sort of intervened and I ended up working in an office – and 10 years went by. I knew I was in the wrong job and took a leap of faith and left to set up my own business. Each evening I wrote articles and in 1993 sold a feature to a medical magazine. Just over year later I was writing for a national newspaper and became a member of the Guild of Health Writers. I loved the research and the people I met. Journalism has changed a lot though. The celebrity culture took over and I needed to make career course corrections. I’d always loved books – my Saturday job when I was at school was in the local library, so the chance of becoming a book reviewer was irresistible! Apart from the Bookshelf pages I also write features and sometimes for other publications.

Sorry – not sure I am quite with this one! Do you mean in the feature generally? If so, the other books have a connection with Valentines/relationships and all things thoughtful.

Sad to say, no I didn’t meet Gennaro. Covid restrictions were still in place but we had a long telephone chat. Covid aside, I try to meet as many people as possible because it adds energy and authenticity to the text.

Yes, I always read the books. It’s a mark of respect for the author and I learn such a lot.

I love the recipes! Tonight, for supper, I’m making Linguine Pesto Al Pistacchio Tonno from page 94. My preference for a dessert when eating out is always a citrus pudding. Anything with lemons, mascarpone and Limoncello is divine… and lemon chicken with herbs will always be my favourite for Sunday lunch.

Absolutely! Fagioline con Limone e Briciole transforms green beans. I like cooking. I grew up in the North of England, near Manchester. At the age of 16 I went on a cultural exchange to France, to Brittany, and experienced a French country wedding. Ahhh…garlic, fish, massive tomatoes….a whole culinary world opened up beyond Lancashire Hotpot, although it would be hard to compete with your sun-kissed vegetables and fruit. Also, we started to get a lot more on television from innovative chefs like Keith Floyd – now passed away sadly. In fact, the pub he owned is in Devon.

The Maltsters Arms is an atmospheric, riverside pub, restaurant and bed & breakfast nestling in the picturesque Dart Valley. Steeped in history, this 18th ..."

Sorry to say I’ve not been to Italy. Just the surrounding countries. It’s on my bucket list – maybe one day.

So many places! I had a friend with a house near Cortona. And I have a scarf from Sienna. My cousin tells me of her holidays in Puglia visiting the trullis. I watched every episode of the travels of Francesco Da Mosto. Who knows what life will bring? Anything is still possible!

Yes, I would like to visit Terracina. One day over the rainbow. It’s many years since I left our island. Meanwhile, it's Sunday night TV with Stanley Tucci.

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil, add the tagliatelle and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and chilli and sweat over a medium heat for a minute or so. Add a ladleful of the pasta water, then the butter and allow to melt, before adding the lemon juice. Drain the tagliatelle and, using a pair of tongs, add it to the pan and mix well. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley. 
Serve immediately, sprinkled with the lemon zest and extra Parmesan, if desired.