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parmesan rosti and poached eggs. (+ hamper giveaway)


I love a good brunch, especially on a lazy Winter weekend. So what better time than Christmas to plan an indulgent breakfast with a piping hot coffee and fresh orange juice. This homemade parmesan rosti recipe is made with Parmigiano Reggiano; a hard Italian cheese with a slightly salty, fruity and nutty aroma. It's perfect for adding a hint of something extra to a crisp potato rosti, which is perfectly complemented by an inviting poached egg with bright, runny yolk. 

Parmigiano Reggiano is a PDO product, exclusively produced in Parma, Modena and Reggio Emilia, on the plains, hills and mountains enclosed between the rivers Po and Reno. With nine centuries of excellence, the Parmigiano Reggiano is aged for its beautiful taste and distinctive crystals. It's delicious just sliced off and sampled on its own, but it really works for this recipe too. 

I've teamed with Parmigiano Reggiano to host a special Christmas hamper giveaway. Scroll down to read the recipe and how you could be in with a chance of winning...



how to create the ultimate cheeseboard: video.


A strong cheddar, a creamy blue, a crumbly white; everyone has their favourite cheese. Cheeseboards can be pretty personal too. I love a smoked cheese or a rich Brie, as well as dunking warm bread into freshly baked Camembert. It's true Christmas isn't complete without a cheeseboard. And since you might have guests coming over to share it (whilst we all wouldn't mind a cheeseboard to ourselves), I've created what I think is the best cheeseboard spread to give you a few ideas.

Scroll on for the video as well as details of the beautiful cheese on offer this year at Central England Cooperative...

parmesan cheese scones with parmesan butter and cranberry sauce. (+ hamper giveaway)

Parmesan Cheese Scones

Perfect for lunch, a festive spread or as part of a savoury afternoon tea, a warm plate of fresh cheese scones are always a welcome addition. This scone recipe in particular premium twist with a hint of festive cheer in the form of luxury Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano infused butter and sweet and tangy cranberry sauce.

One of the world’s oldest and richest cheeses, its no surprise this PDO cheese is often referred to as the King of Cheeses. A hard Italian cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, sometimes referred to in the UK as parmesan cheese, is still produced today as it was nine centuries ago. With a very special make-up and recipe, the product is only be allowed to be made in particular areas of Italy, with specially selected dairies and producers of the highest quality. This makes it a real treat all year round, but especially in the festive season when it's time to indulge in some delicious cheese.

In fact, I've teamed with Parmigiano Reggiano to host a special Christmas hamper giveaway. Scroll down to read the recipe and how you could win...


mince pie christmas freak shake.

Mince Pie Freak Shake

It's beginning to look like... I want to eat all the Christmas food. This creamy, cinnamon spiced, chocolately Christmas freak shake is the most inviting treat to enjoy whilst watching those festive films. Whizzed up mince pie is met with a good quality ice cream, milk, cinnamon and cocoa powder before being stacked with mini mince pies and striped candy canes. Indulgent! Do you think you could devour this mince pie freak shake? Go on... I challenge you. It's Christmas, after all.

Mince Pie Freak Shake Recipe