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About Francesca

I am a cook and the founder and art director of Flora's Table, the fine cooking and wine blog. Check us out at www.florastable.com :-)

An update and the announcement of a rebirth

Hello to everyone who is still out there, following us and reading this. We hope these past several months were good, successful and peaceful for you. These long months have brought some deep reflections and to some extent some soul-searching. … Continue reading

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Beyond boundaries: cat’s tongue cookies

I dedicate this post to Her Majesty and not because she is my daughter but because she is that person in my life who pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and experience situations that otherwise I would never put myself … Continue reading

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Because the scale never lies: Farro and Legumes Soup

4 Servings Hello everyone! The Holiday season is behind us but our Christmas tree is still up and some of Santa’s presents (unwrapped) are still laying under the tree – mostly because they are so ugly I’m not quite sure what to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to you all!!! We wish you all the best for this upcoming year: health, success, happiness and… lots of delicious food and greatly paired wine! 🙂 Francesca & Stefano

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Home is where the heart is

Today’s post is not about food or recipes. It is not about one of my silly stories either. Today’s post is about something important that recently happened to me. You see that little blue book with the golden eagle on the cover? … Continue reading

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Doing it my way: Strawberry and Pastry Cream Puffs

I have a set of rules I try to live by every day. One of them is never to judge others and stay away from judgmental people as much as I try to avoid contagious diseases. I like to live my … Continue reading

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When the kitchen calls your name: Ricotta and Edamame Flan

4 Servings Hello there! Hope you had a great summer. We had a lovely time in Italy and Corsica (France). This year I decided it was time for Her Majesty (who is 9) to start getting to know my hometown … Continue reading

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When celebrations are in order: an epochal ruling and a tomato and provolone risotto

The saying goes that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I do not completely agree. I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as it is respectful and mindful of the fact that other people’s opinion may … Continue reading

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Poached Pear Chocolate Puddings | Winter Menu | Dessert

Everybody knows eating sweets is not one of my sins, but how can you resist Margot’s delicious poached pear chocolate puddings?!? This dessert is tantamount to a work of art and will impress even the most demanding among your dinner … Continue reading

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Pan Fried Quail with Vincotto Glazed Grapes | Winter Menu | Main Course

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Here comes the main course of our Winter Menu. Sandra’s mouth-watering pan fried quails with vincotto glazed grapes: check it out as it is an entrée that combines flavor with elegance. Sandra really created a wonderful dish that will leave … Continue reading

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