Ever indulged in a lavish Calabrese BBQ and one in southern Italy? Unlike BBQs that I’ve been a part of in Australia or other countries, a Calabrese BBQ is unique – you’ll be surprised at the amount and the type of food served up. The freshness and amazing flavours of wholesome food in Calabria is attributed to produce being seasonal. Typically in the south, if it’s not in season, it’s not in the shop – apart from imported bananas.

Sounds like the good old days when food tasted so much better? Well, maybe for some of us older folk… Remember the taste of a vine-ripened juicy tomato bursting an explosion of flavours in your mouth? Hard to replicate these days. Tasted freshly home-made pasta that melts in your mouth? Unlike dry packet pasta, which is good although never the same, fresh pasta is wonderful.