The Italian Garden

The Italian Garden, established by Hatti Pegram, specialises in designer pasta, sauces and delicatessen imported from Italy. It is an expression of "Living Philosophy", the title of a university textbook written by her partner, Prof. Ray Billington, and used as an aid to resolving life's problems, particularly moral ones. Taking this a step further, it became obvious that a way of life which took account of how we live and relate to others might also be enhanced by enjoying the preparation, cooking, eating and sharing of food as the Italians do, sitting together around the family table, eating food lovingly prepared and discussing issues keenly held. Idealistic? maybe: but it does happen and very rewarding it is too: a mind and body philosophy, sincerely held, which underlies The Italian Garden. You can, of course, just enjoy the food for its own sake, which will leave you gastronomically satisfied; but at its best it is an experience which relates to the whole person.

Pasta descriptions (writing about them) followed by picture

Delicatessen Descriptions followed by picture

â While teaching herself how to create the labels for the The Italian Garden, Hatti has also produced greeting cards featuring Mufti ...The Philosoher's Cat and original artist's paintings which retail at â£1.50 at The Village Shop, Brockweir and can be obtained directly from Hatti in packs of five for ⣠6.50 incl.p+pâ email her on Click to email

The Lyceum Group meeting enjoying lunch provided by The Italian Garden.

Eat, think, enjoy ... a living philosophy experience