Blood oranges, fennel and pomegranate salad
byAfter a two weeks silence, I finally come back to the blog. I wasn’t on holiday but I decided to not publish anything both on my blog and my social networks…
winter
Visiting Florence to taste schiacciata alla fiorentina
byFlorence always worth a visit. I live one hour far from Florence (by car) and a beautiful cold and sunny winter day is the perfect excuse to visit this town….
Risotto with cuttlefish and chard from Viareggio’s Carnival
byBefore taking (almost) every exit on the Italian highway, you would notice a sign showing an image or a graphic that features something typical in the town you’ll reach at…
Paciarella, stale bread, milk and cocoa cake
byI remember this cake, still in its baking pan, laying at the left side of the tv in the kitchen. It was standing there for days, not because we didn’t…
Pan d’arancio, a Sicilian orange cake
byLemons, tangerines, clementines, oranges. If there’s something I impatiently wait at this time of the year, that are citruses. The scent of the lemon zest, the sweetness of a clementine,…
Meatballs with leeks and lemon juice
byThe beginning of a new year is full of expectations and resolutions. Each year we try to improve ourselves, fixing goals that will help us to grow and become better…
Torrone morbido for Christmas
byWhen you speak about Christmas in Italy, there are countless treats that end up on our tables during this time of the year. Each area has its own specialties, but there’s…
Paccheri with leeks, ginger and toasted Brussels sprouts
byOmnivore, reducetarian, pescetarian, vegetarian, vegan. There are many words defining our food habits, and our awareness as human being grows, the more terms will be added in the vocabulary. I…
Bulghur with seafood and artichokes
bySpring is close, and as the temperatures are rising in Italy, we are now looking for lighter and easier dishes to prepare at home. These getting into the months of…
Pappardelle with stewed leeks and crispy porcini breadcrumbs
byIt’s no news that I adore Jamie Oliver. On the blog I’ve already published a recipe taken from his book “Jamie at Home” – my favourite among his books – where…