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Italian Recipes - Genoa Italy - Food & Cooking Tips from CFC

>Italian Escape This month I’m thinking of Italy, my visit to Europe this winter (Euro-summer) and the some of the deliciously fresh ingredients that they put together for the dishes around Genoa where the Genoa International Boat Show has just finished for 2009. Fresh pesto is a popular flavouring agent to many of the local dishes. And its principal ingredient is fresh Basil, a herb readily available in Australia. My Italian friends here like to make their own and compete with one another’s Mama’s secrets for the best mix of ingredients. It’s good fun and good sense economically to make your own. Why not have a go, yourself? Just remember to use quality ingredients for best results. Notice that Basil growing in a pot has a much stronger, more potent aroma than ‘dead’ bunches. With bunches, check the smell and check the base of the stems to see that they…

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Yacht & Boat Winter Cook-Off - Boat Show Cooking - Win a Pete Evans Cookbook

Howdy folks, Now I hope all you locals are getting ready for the Sydney Boat Show, Brisbane Boat Show and the Perth Boat Show. When I’m not cooking, I like to do a bit of fishing. So I’m looking forward to some tips from the fishing clinic at the Sydney Boat Show where none other than Dick Lewers himself is to be giving tips. For tips on how to set up your yacht or boat for an all weathers sail or cruise I have pencilled a quick checklist below: Cup-a-Soups Long-life milk Packet spaghetti Rice in a resealable bag Zip lock bags – different sizes Space Food Sticks & Muesli bars Herbs & Spices – in mini zip lock bags Vacuum packed meat – keeps fresh longer Lindt 70% cocoa chocolate – for instant energy Tuna & Salmon – in the foil packs rather than tins Square Frying Pan –…

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New Riviera 3600 Sport Yacht makes Jim feel young again

As his 90th birthday approaches, Jim looks forward to celebrating on board with his wife, Betty and his three sons David, Ronald and John.

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Riviera Syndication shines at the 2011 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Riviera Syndication hosted a private function during the show for NAB Private Wealth clients with Australian swimming legend and Olympic gold medallist Kieren Perkins

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Riviera hits the trifecta at the 2011 Port Lincoln Tuna Classic

There are very few places in the world where on a 10 kilogram line you can catch and release five tonne of tuna in two days – that’s serious fishing.

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Riviera owners experience Port Lincoln 2011

Thank you also to Riviera for appointing a sincere and experienced dealer, who no doubt will enhance the Riviera brand here in Adelaide.