Pumpkin ? Winter Squash ? To be honest, I’ve never been too sure of the difference, but I love them both, especially cut into chunks and roasted – a perfect accompaniment to roast chicken and the basis of a delicious soup too.

(…and you could be enjoying a bowl of delectable Roast Pumpkin Soup today ! Click on the main headline title above and discover how easy it is to make…)

There are no old buildings in the medieval town of Cassino, an hour south of Rome. No historic relics. No sign of its great antiquity.

The town, along with its mighty Benedictine Abbey on the summit of Monte Cassino, was obliterated between January and May 1944 in one of World War II’s epic battles.

(Monte Cassino is an unforgettable day out on your Abruzzo holiday. Click the main title above to discover more…)

The Mamma of owner Nicola does the cooking and what’s on offer on any given night pretty much depends on what she feels like preparing – which Nico will then dutifully recite to you. So no menu.

(Where’s this ? And will you like it ? Click on the main headline title above to find out…)