Italian born Valentina puts her specialist knoweledge to many uses: As well as appearing on TV and at food shows, she has published many books on the subject. She also writes about Italian food for magazines and newspapers.

Valentina has worked as a consultant to Tesco, Waitrose and other supermarkets and food manufacturers. She also caters for prestigious events including a party for 2,500 guests at Alexandra Palace.

Books
Risotto! Risotto!: 85 Recipes and All the Know-how You Need to Make Italy's Famous Rice Dish, Cassell Illustrated, 1999
100 Great Risottos, Cassell Illustrated, 2003
Cooking Italian, Cassell Illustrated, 2003
Classic Italian Cooking: Recipes for Matering the Italian Kitchen, MQ Publications Ltd, 2005
Slow: A Quick-step for Relaxed Eating, Cassell Illustrated, 2006
Recipes from an Italian Terrace, Cassell Illustrated, 2006