Taste is a complex mix of sweet, sour, salty, savoury and bitter.

In the bleak mid-winter ..... when the temperatures drop,  humidity levels also plummet and sadly the drier the air, the drier your skin.

After the extravagant indulgence of Christmas with its rich roasts, ballsy braises and plenitude of puddings it is time to celebrate the much-neglected contributor to taste that is bitterness.

Panforte, is a delicious Italian sweet made with fruits and nuts, originating in 13th century Siena.