There’s so much room for mushrooms in 2018! From mushroom infused coffee and cocoa to matcha tea blends, these trendy fungi are set to crop up in other unexpected places this year.
“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.” – Alan D. Wolfelt. And nothing says ‘I love you’ like fine Italian dining at Cucina Rustica on Valentine’s Day. We like to think that we Italians know a thing or two about both food and love, so you won’t go wrong with a Valentine’s meal at Cucina. We have the perfect atmosphere and a sensational 5 course Valentine’s Menu for you to indulgein this February 14th – it’s a recipe for romance!
Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or not, it’s always nice to use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to celebrate your love again, or simply to treat yourself and your loved one to something extra fancy. And if you’re looking to do somethinga little more than just a meal out, we’ve got a sweet little itinerary on how to spend the perfect Valentine’s Day loved up in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter for you.
It’s THAT time of the year. The buzz and glamour of Christmas and New Year have passed, and the festive decorations have been put away for another year. It’s easy to feel a little bare and lacklustre in January. But we’re here to remind you of the simple things that can bring back your sparkle – FOOD. And there is nothing quite like good, hearty Italian food to fillthat emptiness and keep those January blues at bay.
Christmas is just around the corner and the work Christmas parties are in full swing. If you’re the designated party planner for this year, you’ve probably already found yourself faced with several issues; from dress code to bookings and deposits, there’s a lot to think...
Much like in England, Christmas for Italians is based around spending time with family and friends and indulging in delicious, hearty food. Christmas festivities officially start for most Italians on the 8th December when decorations go up in the streets and around the homes. Let us...
Everyone loves Italian food, whether it’s a delicious bowl of warm hearty pasta or a comforting cheesy pizza. Italians also give us another reason to love their cuisine, their desserts! Most people know and love the famous Italian coffee based dessert, tiramisu. So we wanted to...
If you’re looking to visit the beautiful Italy in the near future, we’ve pulled together our top tips on finding the finest Italian food in a couple of our favourite cities. First stop, Venice If you’re wandering around the streets of beautiful Venice, you must try a...
We love cooking for you at Cucina Rustica, however if you fancy cooking an authentic Italian meal much like the ones at our restaurant, we’ve put together our top tips to help you find the very best Italian ingredients. Using authentic and good quality ingredients is...
The winter months are creeping upon us quicker than we’d hoped for. However, the thought of chunky sweaters, red wine and delicious warm bowls of pasta from Cucina Rustica is making us dread it slightly less! Pappardelle Bolognese is one of the most popular dishes we...