Christina's Cucina

An impassioned Italian Scot sharing how to cook authentically, and travel with enthusiasm.

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Lobby Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney

Hotel Review: the Horizon Club and Afternoon Tea at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney

April 28th, 2018 | 12 Comments

The Cordis hotel lobby in Auckland

Cordis Hotel in Auckland, New Zealand and Eight Restaurant

March 18th, 2018 | 21 Comments

Rufflets Country House Hotel St Andrews Scotland

Rufflets St Andrews, a Historic Country House Hotel in Scotland

October 8th, 2017 | 24 Comments

Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh

The Rocco Forte Spa at The Balmoral in Edinburgh: a Respite from Reality

April 2nd, 2017 | 15 Comments

The Langham Hotel, London (Christina's Cucina)

The Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood: a Quintessentially British Experience in London

February 22nd, 2017 | 27 Comments

Getting a royal greeting at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London, England.

The Luxurious Royal Horseguards Hotel in London: a Right Royal Afternoon Tea

August 13th, 2016 | 26 Comments

Chocolate tart from the Balmoral in Edinburgh, at afternoon tea.

A Lovely Afternoon Tea at the Balmoral Hotel and a Sneak Peek at the JK Rowling Suite (Where the Harry Potter Series was Completed)!

August 6th, 2016 | 24 Comments

Zurich scene at sunset.

Zürich, Switzerland, a Stay at the Superb Hotel Schweizerhof

July 22nd, 2016 | 33 Comments

Fairmont Newport Beach gazebo

Fairmont Newport Beach: Casual Luxury in Orange County, California

April 2nd, 2016 | 29 Comments

A 5 Star Afternoon Tea Experience at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland

A 5 Star Afternoon Tea Experience at Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland

December 14th, 2015 | 47 Comments

afternoon tea tray at the Langham Pasadena

Langham Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood and How to Make a Perfect Cup of (British) Tea

April 20th, 2015 | 42 Comments

The Norton House Hotel & Spa in Edinburgh–Down to Earth Luxury for Locals and Tourists Alike

October 27th, 2014 | 35 Comments

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Meet Christina

A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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