Ursula Ferrigno is an acclaimed and experienced food writer and chef. She trained at the Auguste Escoffier School of the Culinary Arts and has taught at leading cookery schools in both the UK and Italy, including the celebrated Leith's School of Food and Wine. She toured the US, running classes in all Sur la Table stores, is consultant chef to Caffè Nero and has made many appearances on BBC TV. The author of more than 18 cookery books (including Cucina Siciliana for Ryland Peters & Small), Ursula has also written for Olive, BBC Good Food, The Observer and Taste Italia.