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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 :-)

There are witches in the air: purple cauliflower soup

2 Servings Looking at Her Majesty’s Halloween menu, I had the impression that something was missing. What was it? We had the bats and the skeleton and the ghost … so? But some witches of course! Over the last few … Continue reading

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Sofia’s first birthday and a pinch of Halloween

This post is way overdue. After I terrified half of the blogosphere last January telling my blogger friends stories about my neurosis during the first weeks of my life with Sofia, I haven’t written another post to let you know … Continue reading

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My goodbye to summer: tomato, olive and eggplant spaghetti

It is time for me to let it go. Summer is my favorite season. It is when I feel my best. Every day I pick a pretty dress (preferably with a floral pattern) and a pair of ballet flats (I … Continue reading

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When life spices up: an interview with Gourmandize

Hello Everyone! Today, we are barging into your house for a few minutes only to share some exciting (at least for us!) news! Do you know those early mornings when you have just switched the alarm off, your eyes are … Continue reading

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Scenes From an Italian Wedding and Bacon-Wrapped Cauliflower and Broccoli Florets

Hello there! Long time no talk and no cook! 🙂 My personal photographer has been buried alive in the office, working long exhausting hours, and I have been busy with a … home project that is taking more than I … Continue reading

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So little time in the kitchen: peach and chocolate chips mini tarte tatins

Hello everyone! Hope you are having a glorious summer! As a food blogger, I know I’m expected to share recipes, tips and culinary adventures that I have experienced during my stay in Italy, but I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed … or maybe … Continue reading

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From Italy to Iran with love: Pepper and Pancetta Tortiglioni

I have been fortunate enough to be asked by lovely Azita to write a guest post that she has published on her wonderful blog, Fig and Quince. If you don’t know Azita yet, do yourself a favor: go check her blog … Continue reading

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An unusual mini-bundt: asparagus and pea flan

Let me apologize first! I know this is my second asparagus post in a row. The truthful, not very glamorous reason is that I’m about to leave for Italy and I needed to empty my refrigerator. 😉 The first rule … Continue reading

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A second chance: asparagus and pancetta baked pasta

8 Servings High school is over in our neck of the woods and last week we went to a graduation party of the son of one of our neighbors. High school graduation ceremonies, proms and parties are totally new to us. In … Continue reading

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Who said routines are boring? Meatloaf “en croute”

Hello there! Long time no talk. I hope this finds you all well and enjoying this warm, glorious weather. My house is finally empty (as in, no more guests!) and I was longing for this to happen. Don’t get me wrong: having family around … Continue reading

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