Bella Cucina turns up the heat

Lovely and lofty

At Evani, self-catering holiday home in the Cotswolds, England. The grand kitchen brings together modern design and classic architecture.
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Too many cooks may spoil the broth so stake your claim and make sure the kitchen is your most cherished part of your castle.

5 Tips to get the look

1) Sear, roast, reduce for a memorable meal.
2) Macerate to soften fruits natural juices.
3) Add a bouquet garni with fresh herb flavour.
4) Dry heat or indirect – it’s your choice.
5) Try Brunoise- tiny cubes are elegant.

Eat well, live well

A sample dish from Anantara, Phuket’s holistic Layan Life by Anantara program – ideal for maintaining health and balance.
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Evergreen design series

Bringing the beauty of the forest home in a lush matte finish coat with this tilt-head stand mixer’s grained bowl, crafted of walnut wood.
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Cheerful chocolates

As avid sweet-tooths, we’ve decided that there’s nothing more extraordinary, or mouthwatering, than Fortnum’s confectionery collection.
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Vintage elegance

Bico’s stemware dates back to the mid-century. Today this made-in-Portugal glassware is perfect for daily use.
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Sweet moments

A pleasurable Tartufi 9-piece, every day treat box from a favourite Swiss confectioner.
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Let’s have tea!

Elegant and decorative this afternoon tea stand is a decorative tea accessory inspired by Art Deco designs.
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Phony Negroni

A guilt-free happy hour begins with this ready to serve non-alcoholic.
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Beerlovers

Transport and keep your draft beer in this fancy, double-walled copper plated growler. It holds 64 fluid ounces.
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Light up

Industrial-inspired, this pendant light is perfectly suited to country-style settings. Available in a range of colours and sizes.
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