Look mate your just another typical brit, that thinks all these authentic restuarants give the same home cooking as abroad. Bella Italia Rip off prices for stoopid Brits.
Peppers are a piece of piss to grow mate once you got them going, litterally just remember to water them every day, job done. Just make sure they get plenty of sun.
People take pride in what they do and people who have come to this country and want to serve authentic cuisine do so. Your talking out your arse and need to stop going to Frankie & Benny's for your Italian food.
Same with anything you grow really. It's good to know a few people doing the same, then you can swap stuff. I grow Courgettes, Potatoes, Runner beans most years as they are piss easy, but there's only so much you can eat.
So because i tell you ONCE ive been to Italy, you think I've only ever been once, you really are special Luv
Popping over there once every few years and eating in restaurants does not make you an expert sorry mate, you've spouted **** tonight and embarrassed yourself a bit. Y'silly dago ****er.