Christina's Cucina

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

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Tea

pouring loose leaf British tea into a Coronation cup

How to Make Loose Leaf Tea

April 22nd, 2023 | 139 Comments

gluten free tea bread with mug of tea and teapot

Gluten Free Tea Bread (Gluten Free Bara Brith)

January 21st, 2020 | 26 Comments

flower Easter cookies / flower biscuits

Pretty, Pastel Springtime Cookies

April 10th, 2019 | 24 Comments

Gardener's Cottage at Tatton Park, UK

Afternoon Tea at the Gardener’s Cottage in Tatton Park, a National Trust Property

June 1st, 2017 | 27 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

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

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

A Perfect Rainy Day Afternoon Tea at Hanbury Manor Hotel & Country Club in Ware, England (A Marriott Hotel)

September 24th, 2015 | 34 Comments

Cake and tea

Travel Update: a Week in Italy and Back to the UK

September 12th, 2015 | 4 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

Afternoon Tea at the Millennium Biltmore, Downtown Los Angeles

February 2nd, 2015 | 26 Comments

how to make a cup of British tea showing teapot, mugs and tea

How to Make a “Proper” Cup of British Tea

March 31st, 2012 | 137 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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Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwich Rolls (with Lavash Bread)

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Sicilian Whole Orange Cake (Using an Entire Orange: Peel, Juice and Pulp)

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