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Patti Chiari - Vincenzo Bellini, Sicily's favourite composer

The city of Catania has never forgotten its famous son, Vincenzo Bellini and the house where he was born is now a charming museum. It still has the atmosphere of a private house and on display are family memorabilia such as the spinet which belonged to Vincenzo’s grandfather...

There are many versions of “pasta alla Norma” but the main ingredients are aubergines and the salted ricotta that is sprinkled over the top. Spaghetti are often used but I like to make the dish with penne pasta. Here is the recipe that works for me...

Italian Language

Last week we learnt how to say “it” or “them”. Now we are going to learn how to use the direct object pronouns for me, you [familiar and polite] and us.