Monthly Archives: April 2014

Sofia – An Update

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Stefano

Just in case you were all chewing your nails wondering how Sofia is doing, she is now 6 months old and I am happy to report that she is doing great, growing up just fine both physically and mentally. She is sweet, sociable, smart … Continue reading →

Posted in F'sT Home | Tagged chocolate, dog, labrador, pet, photography, puppy, Sofia | 31 Comments

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Francesca

Just a quick note to wish you all a very happy Easter. Spring break is here and I have decided to take a break myself from everything (including blogging), go on a trip and enjoy some quality time with Her … Continue reading →

Posted in F'sT Home | Tagged bunny, celebration, Easter, eggs, Happy, holiday, photography | 17 Comments

Wine Review: Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo S. Martino Rosso “Marina Cvetic” DOC 2007

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Stefano

In a previous post we reviewed an excellent white wine made by Masciarelli (a quality producer based in the central Italy region of Abruzzo) the Trebbiano d’Abruzzo “Marina Cvetic”. Today we are going to review another great wine made by Masciarelli, this time a red, namely Masciarelli, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo … Continue reading →

Posted in Red Wines, Wine, Wine Reviews | Tagged Abruzzo, DOC, Italian, Italy, Marina Cvetic, Masciarelli, Montepulciano, red, review, tasting, wine | 7 Comments

Party season warm-up: pancetta and potato croquettes

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Francesca

About 18 croquettes Are you getting ready for party season? Easter is around the corner and I’m sure some of you will host the legendary Easter lunch. Personally I’m starting working on the menu for Her Majesty’s First Communion party. … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes | Tagged appetizer, cooking, croquette, cuisine, food, Italian, muffin, pancetta, potato, recipe | 36 Comments

Because spring is a state of mind: lemon tagliatelle

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Francesca

2 Servings That’s it! I can’t take it anymore and I’m officially putting the word “end” to this long, freezing winter. I hate winters. I know… I should not say the “H” word but here I’m saying it loud and clear! Five … Continue reading →