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The Tiny Italian

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"Thank you so much, Paola, we had an absolute blast with you. Felt like a proper night out and everything we made was delicious. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to get a bunch of friends together but you’re sick of the same old boring video calls – this is so much better!"
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Ashleigh Collins
Marks & Spencer customer service team
"Absolutely loved this cooking experience! The music was great, the food was absolutely delicious and Paola was the best host. I would highly recommend The Tiny Italian cooking experience to other businesses looking for an interactive lockdown social."
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Sallie Petfield, Spoke
Online fashion retailer
"Thank you thank you. We had a blast. Paola is amazing, bubbly fun and the perfect host. Spritz like and Italian was the perfect way to celebrate my birthday with friends. Banging food, tunes, delicious cocktails and so much fun. What more do you want?"
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Gemma Tolan
Essex

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"Paola’s online cooking class was a fabulous experience that I could not recommend highly enough! We did the risotto masterclass. She made booking extremely easy and was very responsive to answering any questions. Paola was very flexible and made it easy to Zoom in all the way from California (even despite the 8-hour time difference). Her set up was professional and instructions were great throughout the class. Paola brought fun music and great energy to the class. It was a great way to connect virtually with friends, cook the most delicious risotto, and learn some new skills in the kitchen. We can’t wait to book her again!"
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Shannon Erickson-Foglia
San Diego, USA
"I have now done 2 Tiny Italian online cooking experiences, 1 with family and 1 with friends. Both were fantastic. All of the recipes learned have become regular features in our house – both food and cocktail recipes. The best part though was being able to “get together” with friends and family during the lockdown. It truly was like a night out, but in. Paolo makes everyone feel so welcome and is such a warm, fun and bubbly personality it isn’t like having a “stranger” in the group at all…..if you’re thinking about it, just go for it and book it! You won’t regret it!"
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Hollie Rees
Exeter
"What a night! I can not recommend a Master Class With The Tiny Italian highly enough… I did the Spritz like an Italian Experience with a group of my girls and not only was it fun, lively and a proper giggle but we made the most fabulous food. I’ve gone on to make the dishes again since the experience and I’ve rebooked to do the Risotto Master Class with my family! Thank you so much Paola, you are the most amazing host!"
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Kate Asaf
London
"We booked Paola’s risotto experience cook-a-long for our work social event and it was absolutely amazing. Paola was super engaging, had fab disco tunes and most of all, the food tasted amazing! Would highly recommend for anyone else to give it a go!!"
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Josh Boer
Amazon UK
"We had such a fantastic night in with Paola! Cocktails, banging tunes and Italian food to die for. Paola is a great host – would highly recommend her online experience to get your mates together and have a big night in! Thanks so much, Paola, we’ll be booking again soon."
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Lucy Morgan
Nottingham
"Paola is a wonderful host, she is inviting and is so good at getting everyone involved, so easy to talk to and such a laugh. The food was absolutely delicious (I don’t even like pasta much but she has converted me!). I didn’t just learn how to cook this dish, she gave sooooo many tips along the way which I will apply to my daily cooking. She was happy to answer all our cooking questions too. So much fun, a night in really felt like a night out! I have wanted to do. Cooking experience for ages with her and she did not disappoint. Thank you Paola! X "
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Subhi Bhatnagar
London
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"Great food, drinks and entertainment!
Paola was a fantastic host for our Virtual Hen Party class! She was able to keep all of the us on track as well as providing a fun atmosphere with music and Hen Party silliness. 
The recipes were delicious and easy to follow. We were given a good amount of pre-event information on both the dishes and the cocktails so we could prepare beforehand. Great fun and delicious food to match!"
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Jennifer Adamson
"What an amazing virtual experience we had – who knew you could party like that online?! Plus learned some PROPER cooking techniques, authentic Italian recipes & cocktails, which I’m already showing-off to the family. Paola is the perfect host & it’s a fantastic way to connect with people and let your hair down… bangin’ play list too!"
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Holly Wood
Manchester
"What a fantastic night! Paola was a wonderful host and we all had so much fun. We had a range of ages, cooking abilities and facilities but Paola managed to adapt her teaching and hosting to keep everyone laughing and having a brilliant time. The music, food and cocktails were all absolutely brilliant, I have already recommended to others to book!"
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"Paola is an amazing host and teacher. She guides you through the cooking so effortlessly and before you know it you’ve cooked yourself a delicious meal. She is not judgemental as to people’s cooking abilities and everyone who has participated has commented on how amazing and lovely she was. Not only is the evening fun, but the food is GORGEOUS. If I could, I would cook with Paola every weekend and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for something a bit different to do with their friends."
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Lucy Mullan
Manchester
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I’m 46 today ❤️ And I think more than anything, I feel grateful. The road to 46 definitely hasn’t been a straight one. There have been some brilliant chapters and some bloody difficult ones, a few unexpected plot twists 😂 and plenty of times I’ve had to change direction and start again. But all of it has brought me here. But sitting here at 46, I don’t want to give those difficult years all the attention. Because look at what I’ve managed to give myself despite them. A life between London and Lecce. A home I love. Work that that provides me so much freedom. Adventures. Food. Music. Dancing. Ridiculous amounts of laughter. And the freedom to keep being curious about what comes next. Most importantly, I have the most incredible people around me. People who love me, show up for me, make me laugh until I cry and remind me how bloody lucky I am. I’m also really proud of the relationship I’ve built with myself. I think younger me spent a lot of time believing happiness would arrive when everything finally fell into place. At 46, I know better. Life can be messy and uncertain and occasionally throw an absolute shitshow your way 😂 and still be really, really good. This past year especially, I’ve felt myself coming back to life. Not becoming someone new, actually. Becoming more myself. So today I’m grateful for everything I have, incredibly proud of everything I’ve created for myself, and very excited about the woman I’m still becoming. 46. And there is still so much I want to see, eat, dance to, discover, love and experience. ❤️ Bring it on.
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I’m 46 today ❤️ And I think more than anything, I feel grateful. The road to 46 definitely hasn’t been a straight one. There have been some brilliant chapters and some bloody difficult ones, a few unexpected plot twists 😂 and plenty of times I’ve had to change direction and start again. But all of it has brought me here. But sitting here at 46, I don’t want to give those difficult years all the attention. Because look at what I’ve managed to give myself despite them. A life between London and Lecce. A home I love. Work that that provides me so much freedom. Adventures. Food. Music. Dancing. Ridiculous amounts of laughter. And the freedom to keep being curious about what comes next. Most importantly, I have the most incredible people around me. People who love me, show up for me, make me laugh until I cry and remind me how bloody lucky I am. I’m also really proud of the relationship I’ve built with myself. I think younger me spent a lot of time believing happiness would arrive when everything finally fell into place. At 46, I know better. Life can be messy and uncertain and occasionally throw an absolute shitshow your way 😂 and still be really, really good. This past year especially, I’ve felt myself coming back to life. Not becoming someone new, actually. Becoming more myself. So today I’m grateful for everything I have, incredibly proud of everything I’ve created for myself, and very excited about the woman I’m still becoming. 46. And there is still so much I want to see, eat, dance to, discover, love and experience. ❤️ Bring it on.
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This is NOT the Italian breakfast you’re expecting… 🇮🇹 Because when you think of breakfast in Italy, you probably think coffee, cornetto, quick, sweet and simple. Breakfast @lilithristorante in Salento was something completely different. Paul @the_only_giglio and I sat down and the dishes just kept coming. Frittata, a gazpacho made with local yellow tomatoes, ham and cheese focaccia, fruit, quince jam, a peach rice pudding, chocolate torte, maritozzo… and even a little fruit. Basically, not quite the coffee-and-cornetto situation you would be expecting 😂 And I LOVED it. It was generous, surprising and gave me a completely different take on what breakfast in Italy can look like. And this is one of the things I love most about exploring food in Italy; just when you think you know it, somewhere comes along and shows you something completely different. So… are you sticking with your coffee and cornetto, or are you joining me at this table? 😂
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This is NOT the Italian breakfast you’re expecting… 🇮🇹 Because when you think of breakfast in Italy, you probably think coffee, cornetto, quick, sweet and simple. Breakfast @lilithristorante in Salento was something completely different. Paul @the_only_giglio and I sat down and the dishes just kept coming. Frittata, a gazpacho made with local yellow tomatoes, ham and cheese focaccia, fruit, quince jam, a peach rice pudding, chocolate torte, maritozzo… and even a little fruit. Basically, not quite the coffee-and-cornetto situation you would be expecting 😂 And I LOVED it. It was generous, surprising and gave me a completely different take on what breakfast in Italy can look like. And this is one of the things I love most about exploring food in Italy; just when you think you know it, somewhere comes along and shows you something completely different. So… are you sticking with your coffee and cornetto, or are you joining me at this table? 😂
2 weeks ago
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I haven’t cooked myself pasta in ages… and this 15-minute salmon, courgette & tomato pasta is what finally broke the drought 😂🍝 A super easy pasta recipe with a handful of ingredients, very little effort and one little ingredient that makes ALL the difference, lemon zest 🍋 Sometimes you forget that cooking yourself something bloody delicious doesn’t need loads of time or ingredients. A little love goes a long way. Salmon, courgette & tomato pasta Fry garlic in olive oil, then add thinly sliced courgette and cook until softened. Add a tin of tomatoes, @muttipomodorouk polpa is my favourite, season and leave the sauce to cook down while you boil your pasta water. Cook your pasta (I love linguine or spaghetti for this because the tomato sauce clings to it beautifully). For the last 4 minutes, add your chopped salmon and lemon zest to the sauce. That little bit of zest completely lifts the whole dish. Drain the pasta and toss it straight into the sauce with a splash of pasta water until everything becomes lovely, creamy and glossy. Finish with plenty of black pepper and fresh basil if you have some. 15 minutes. A handful of ingredients. A proper bowl of pasta. Sometimes that’s all you need ❤️ #SalmonPasta #EasyPastaRecipe #ItalianRecipes
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I haven’t cooked myself pasta in ages… and this 15-minute salmon, courgette & tomato pasta is what finally broke the drought 😂🍝 A super easy pasta recipe with a handful of ingredients, very little effort and one little ingredient that makes ALL the difference, lemon zest 🍋 Sometimes you forget that cooking yourself something bloody delicious doesn’t need loads of time or ingredients. A little love goes a long way. Salmon, courgette & tomato pasta Fry garlic in olive oil, then add thinly sliced courgette and cook until softened. Add a tin of tomatoes, @muttipomodorouk polpa is my favourite, season and leave the sauce to cook down while you boil your pasta water. Cook your pasta (I love linguine or spaghetti for this because the tomato sauce clings to it beautifully). For the last 4 minutes, add your chopped salmon and lemon zest to the sauce. That little bit of zest completely lifts the whole dish. Drain the pasta and toss it straight into the sauce with a splash of pasta water until everything becomes lovely, creamy and glossy. Finish with plenty of black pepper and fresh basil if you have some. 15 minutes. A handful of ingredients. A proper bowl of pasta. Sometimes that’s all you need ❤️ #SalmonPasta #EasyPastaRecipe #ItalianRecipes
2 weeks ago
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I haven’t cooked myself pasta in ages… and this 15-minute salmon, courgette & tomato pasta is what finally broke the dry spell 😂🍝 A super easy pasta recipe with a handful of ingredients, very little effort and one little ingredient that makes ALL the difference; lemon zest 🍋 Sometimes you forget that cooking yourself something bloody delicious doesn’t need loads of time or ingredients. A little love goes a long way. Salmon, courgette & tomato pasta Fry garlic in olive oil, then add thinly sliced courgette and cook until softened. Add a tin of tomatoes — @muttipomodorouk polpa is my favourite; season and leave the sauce to cook down while you boil your pasta water. Cook your pasta (I love linguine or spaghetti for this because the tomato sauce clings to it beautifully). For the last 4 minutes, add your chopped salmon and lemon zest to the sauce. That little bit of zest completely lifts the whole dish. Drain the pasta and toss it straight into the sauce with a splash of pasta water until everything becomes lovely, creamy and glossy. Finish with plenty of black pepper and fresh basil if you have some. 15 minutes. A handful of ingredients. A proper bowl of pasta. Sometimes that’s all you need ❤️ #SalmonPasta #EasyPastaRecipe #ItalianRecipes
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I haven’t cooked myself pasta in ages… and this 15-minute salmon, courgette & tomato pasta is what finally broke the dry spell 😂🍝 A super easy pasta recipe with a handful of ingredients, very little effort and one little ingredient that makes ALL the difference; lemon zest 🍋 Sometimes you forget that cooking yourself something bloody delicious doesn’t need loads of time or ingredients. A little love goes a long way. Salmon, courgette & tomato pasta Fry garlic in olive oil, then add thinly sliced courgette and cook until softened. Add a tin of tomatoes — @muttipomodorouk polpa is my favourite; season and leave the sauce to cook down while you boil your pasta water. Cook your pasta (I love linguine or spaghetti for this because the tomato sauce clings to it beautifully). For the last 4 minutes, add your chopped salmon and lemon zest to the sauce. That little bit of zest completely lifts the whole dish. Drain the pasta and toss it straight into the sauce with a splash of pasta water until everything becomes lovely, creamy and glossy. Finish with plenty of black pepper and fresh basil if you have some. 15 minutes. A handful of ingredients. A proper bowl of pasta. Sometimes that’s all you need ❤️ #SalmonPasta #EasyPastaRecipe #ItalianRecipes
2 weeks ago
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When did food shopping become so antisocial? 😅 More and more in the UK, I walk into a supermarket and there are barely any tills with an actual person behind them. Scan your own shopping. Pay. Leave. Efficient? Absolutely. But after spending so much time in Italy, I’ve realised how much I value those tiny everyday interactions; saying buongiorno, having a little chat, recognising the person behind the counter. Nothing profound. Just… human connection. And I do wonder if, in our obsession with making everything quicker and more convenient, we’re slowly removing those little moments from everyday life. Technology can make our lives easier, help us work smarter and give us more time. But surely the point should be to give us more time to be human, not replace the human bit altogether. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I don’t want a completely frictionless life if it means never having to speak to another person. Am I alone on this one? 👀
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When did food shopping become so antisocial? 😅 More and more in the UK, I walk into a supermarket and there are barely any tills with an actual person behind them. Scan your own shopping. Pay. Leave. Efficient? Absolutely. But after spending so much time in Italy, I’ve realised how much I value those tiny everyday interactions; saying buongiorno, having a little chat, recognising the person behind the counter. Nothing profound. Just… human connection. And I do wonder if, in our obsession with making everything quicker and more convenient, we’re slowly removing those little moments from everyday life. Technology can make our lives easier, help us work smarter and give us more time. But surely the point should be to give us more time to be human, not replace the human bit altogether. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I don’t want a completely frictionless life if it means never having to speak to another person. Am I alone on this one? 👀
2 weeks ago
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