One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI 31.05.2023

One Two Culinary Stew presents My Persian Kitchen @ Signorelli's Deli

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PERSIAN NIGHT AT THE DELI!

One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI – a delectable journey of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

Cambridge chefs Sirous and Abigail of My Persian Kitchen will share their love of Persian cooking, inspired by Sirous’ family recipes. They use fresh, local and quality ingredients for their dishes, supplemented whenever possible with seasonal herbs and vegetables grown in their very own allotment.

Join My Persian Kitchen’s first pop up in the cosy and leisurely setting of Signorelli’s Deli – the delightful café, deli and wine shop on Burleigh Street in Cambridge city centre.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents NOW NOW SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD CO @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI 02.03.2023

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One Two Culinary Stew presents NOW NOW SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD CO @ SIGNORELLI’S DELI – a journey into the deliciously diverse cuisine of South Africa, rich in vibrant flavours and aromatic ingredients, as prepared by Jane who grew up just outside Cape Town.

Jane of Now Now South African Food Co made her mark in Cambridge’s street food scene with her cheerful trailer and authentic “bunny chow”. This pop up will take her family recipes to a cosy and leisurely setting at Signorelli’s Deli – the delightful café, deli and wine shop on Burleigh Street.

Take a seat at Jane’s inviting communal table and get a belly full of sunshine!

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One Two Culinary Stew presents BREWBOARD X SIGNORELLI’S BEER & FOOD TASTING 16.12.2022

One Two Culinary Stew presents BREWBOARD X SIGNORELLI’S BEER & FOOD TASTING – a refreshing and delicious evening of 3 BrewBoard beers to sample, paired with Mediterranean cheeses and cured meats from Il Mercato by Signorelli’s.

The experience will be followed by a 2/3 pint of a surprise 4th beer to enjoy with a shared platter of sweet nibbles prepared by Signorelli’s Deli.

The event includes an exclusive taste of Signorelli’s savoury sourdough made with BrewBoard’s Fathergrime hopped stout. This speciality loaf – named ‘Il Saporito’ – won Bronze at the 2019 World Bread Awards.

To add to the merriment, the pairings will be presented by Stuart (BrewBoard brewer) and Alex (Signorelli’s).

The tasting will take place in the ‘secret cellar’ at BrewBoard’s new Taproom on Cambridge’s historic Green Street.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS 28.09.2022

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS – a delectable Small Plates Dinner of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

Cambridge chefs Sirous and Abigail of My Persian Kitchen will combine their love of Persian cooking (inspired by Sirous’ family recipes) and their culinary experience in French and Italian cuisines.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS

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One Two Culinary Stew presents MY PERSIAN KITCHEN @ KINGSTON ARMS – a delectable journey of Persian flavours and aromas with nourishing ingredients, fresh herbs and fragrant (not fiery) spices.

Cambridge chefs Sirous and Abigail of My Persian Kitchen will combine their love of Persian cooking (inspired by Sirous’ family recipes) and their culinary experience in French and Italian cuisines.

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One Two Culinary Stew presents THE BAKING JIN – EAST MEETS WEST @ SIGNORELLI’S

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NEW POP UP ALERT! I’m bringing a fun and exciting event to the Cambridge food scene with The Baking Jin and Signorelli’s.

One Two Culinary Stew presents THE BAKING JIN – EAST MEETS WEST @ SIGNORELLI’S, a sweet (mostly) and savoury parade of creative dishes and bakes inspired by Jin’s native Malaysia and beyond.

Take a culinary journey through the palate and indulge in Jin’s carefully designed and finely prepared menu of vibrant flavours and striking textures.

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The Tasting Table with Dulcedo, The Baking Jin and Bumble & Oak – Cambridge (UK)

I love it when a plan comes together. It’s no secret that I’m a great fan of the sweet treats produced by Andrew Hunter (Dulcedo), Jin Yee Chung (The Baking Jin) and Riadh Falvo (Bumble & Oak), but what if I brought together these three inventive makers for a special event? Some of us knew each other well, others only a little… but somehow they got on board with my idea for a collaboration, even though it was a lot of extra work for them. Jin and Riadh have full time jobs. Andrew and Joanna lost several hours of trade that day by closing early, not to mention the effort involved in all the preparation and using Dulcedo as the venue. I am so grateful for their trust in me to sell out the event.

The Tasting Table at Dulcedo Cambridge

The Tasting Table Dulcedo Cambridge

The three of them concentrated on designing and developing the 8-course menu – a sweet (mostly) and savoury parade of innovative dishes, fusion bakes, high end patisserie and artisan chocolate. I took care of all the marketing and admin stuff, such as the event description, photos and ticket sales. Riadh came up with the name The Tasting Table.

The Tasting Table Cambridge Dulcedo, One Two Culinary Stew, Bumble & Oak, The Baking Jin

Photo by Jin Yee Chung

The event formed part of my personal commitment to support independent producers and businesses so I didn’t charge for my services and paid for my own ticket and drinks. I did have a few advantages though, such as guaranteeing a ticket for myself and Paulo and getting a sneak peek at the menu so I could type it up and print individual copies. And of course, a glimpse behind the scenes is always a privilege.

The Tasting Table Dulcedo Cambridge Pina One Two Culinary Stew

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Mozzarella Class by Biagio Staiano at Signorelli’s Deli – Cambridge (UK)

In March, Cambridge welcomed master cheesemaker Biagio Staiano for a fun and hands-on Mozzarella Class at Signorelli’s Deli. The event was made possible by Francesco Amato of online Italian food shop Agrumia who collaborated with Alex Signorelli to bring Biagio’s ‘art of making mozzarella’ to a group of 30 enthusiasts of Italian cheese.

Biagio showed us how to make the famous mozzarella from his family’s well-respected cheese factory in Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, Caseificio Staiano. It was such a privilege to draw on its 100-year history of artisan methods and taste the ingredients local to the ‘Milky Mountains’ (Monti Lattari) along the coast.

We enjoyed a welcome drink (a requisite Aperol Spritz for me) and our gregarious host Alex introduced Biagio and his lovely wife Karolina, who was the interpreter.

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Hall & Co Event Design’s Home Entertaining Blogger Event – St Ives, Cambridgeshire (UK)

In February, Hall & Co Event Design hosted a Home Entertaining blogger event and I was delighted to be one of the four bloggers invited, along with Soph Hearts, Chloe Jo Bletsoe and Sophie Kate Blogs. Hall & Co are not only an award-winning bespoke wedding & events company they also own fantastic café Little Acre Kitchen and run Gather Grow Connect, a physical and digital space for creatives. All three places are in St Ives, in the same building or right next door. What a wonderful hub of beauty, deliciousness and creativity in this little corner of Cambridgeshire!

I’ve been to Little Acre Kitchen many times – it’s one of my favourite cafes. However, I didn’t know that Hall & Co Event Design’s showroom sits at the back of the building. The interior comprises of two rooms with original architectural features: the light-filled prop shop where they display their gorgeous furniture, tableware, signs, lighting, cushions, throws, mirrors etc for hire as well as an intimate, opulent dining room where clients sample their event menus.

The whole blogger event was impeccably organised, a testament to Hall & Co’s planning expertise and welcoming service. As soon as we stepped into the dining room, with its warm tones, ambient lighting, wooden table, fur throws and stunning fireplace, we were made to feel special. The place settings included our name card, personalised message, information pack and Hall & Co’s very own honeysuckle & elderflower scented candles in a little sack (a gift for us to take home).

The table was beautifully set with plates, glasses, cutlery, napkins, candles and vases of fresh flowers. The whole room really reflected the essence of Hall & Co Event Design’s Home Entertaining Guide, which features useful sections on planning, hosting, drinks, cooking, flowers and styling – all ways to create warmth, thoughtfulness and an enticing event. We got a sneak peek at the guide but it’s now available to download.

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La Cucina Italiana: A Big Friendly Do – Burwell, Cambridgeshire (UK)

We live in delicious times! Pop ups and supper clubs have been keeping the foodie scene in Cambridgeshire fresh and La Cucina Italiana is a relatively recent contributor. Sally Bycroft, a hugely talented cook inspired by the flavours of Italy, launched La Cucina Italiana last year to cater private dinners and events. Sally has taken her culinary journey a step further by hosting A Big Friendly Do, an Italian style lunch where her guests gather around a table on a Sunday afternoon and sample the recipes she has collected on her travels. This immensely popular pop up (it sells out fast!) takes place every month or so at the Elk café in Burwell, the perfect cosy spot for a group of 20 to relax and enjoy an afternoon of wonderful food. I almost expected to look out the window and see the Tuscan slopes!

We were impressed by the whole experience. I attended with Paulo and our friends Peter and Jenni, who travel to Italy very often to visit family and explore the country. I’m from Italian parents so I knew the 4-course menu was a reflection of what Italian cuisine should be – simple, honest food expertly prepared with quality ingredients. Sally is not a formally trained chef but started helping out her mum with frequent dinner parties at an early age. Although Sally’s background is in PR and marketing, her travels ignited her love of cooking. Italy is Sally’s spiritual home and she lived in Tuscany for a while, giving her the opportunity to hone her Italian culinary skills. It’s clear she understands the flavours and traditions, not to mention the organisation and timing required to host such an event. There was also a great team in place and the venue was just lovely –we’ll definitely be going back to Elk café.

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