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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 :-)

Going against the “season trend”: Cremini Mushroom Soup for TDPC

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Francesca

The Dinner Party Collective’s Winter Menu is finally out and it looks amazing! At the beginning of this social roller-coaster, I asked our lovely Chief Editor Margot to be given a chance to play my first food round in the … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a lady: Marella Agnelli – The Last Swan

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Francesca

Lately Stefano has been traveling a lot for work and, as a result, I have been cooking much less. No complaint there because I have had more time to dedicate to one of my passions: books. Right now, I’m devouring … Continue reading →

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Introducing TDPC – Francesca

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Francesca

Originally posted on The Dinner Party Collective:
Hello everyone! My name is Francesca and I think I can be considered a very late bloomer in the kitchen. Until a few years ago, my interests and passions lied in anything but food: career,…

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When conversations get surreal: potato and saffron soup with pancetta croutons

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Francesca

A couple of days ago Stefano was getting ready to go to work and he told me that I must have done something wrong with the laundry because his pants felt tighter. Now, you can tell me anything (because any … Continue reading →

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When celebrity chefs feel the need to reinvent the wheel: Carlo Cracco and his infamous garlicky Amatriciana

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Francesca

Last month, the Italian culinary world has been shocked by the Amatriciana recipe suggested by one of our superstar chefs: Carlo Cracco. While attending an Italian TV show, the famous chef listed a garlic clover as one of the ingredients … Continue reading →

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Those little “goodfellas”: Brussels Sprouts and Hot Sausage Tortiglioni…

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Francesca

2 Servings Brussels sprouts are not very popular in my country and they certainly weren’t on my family’s table. I don’t think I can recollect one time that I ate them in my house or anywhere else in Italy. Things … Continue reading →

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Lately… Inside Chanel

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Francesca

When I really like something, I tend to get obsessed with it. One of my latest obsessions? The latest CHANEL N°5 commercial – The One That I Want. It’s a short film once again directed by the super-talented Baz Luhrmaan, … Continue reading →

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My Savory Valentines: Heart-Shaped Mini Frittata

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Francesca

As some of you may know already, my beloved husband and I do not celebrate Valentine’s Day. I’ve never been good in the romance department and the reason why there must be a specific day to celebrate your loved ones simply escapes me. … Continue reading →

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Have I been chopped? Speck, Pea Shoots and Marsala Meatballs

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Francesca

Don’t you get tired to always cook the same dishes? During the last years, I have mastered some recipes that have become my signature dishes. I always have the essential ingredients for them in my refrigerator and I can cook them with my … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Francesca

I know… long time no talk, but sometimes life gets in the way and distracts us from life’s pleasures. Anyhoo… hopefully we will soon go back to more regular posting, recipes and wine reviews, so don’t lose faith! 😉 Apologies … Continue reading →

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