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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 :-)

Embrace your beauty

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Francesca

Before my pregnancy, I thought I had the perfect body. I was very proud of it and I insensitively had little compassion for girls and women who struggled with theirs. Today that body is gone, I struggle with the current … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Breaking News: The demise of tiramisu’?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Francesca

A few days ago, I read an article on an Italian newspaper that saddened me a bit. Le Beccherie, an Italian restaurant located in Treviso (a town in the northeastern region of Veneto) that is credited for creating one of … Continue reading →

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Turning sweet into savory: basil olive oil and taleggio madeleines

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Francesca

Everybody is familiar with madeleines, the extraordinary, shell-shaped French small sponge cakes with crispy edges and a moist and soft interior texture to die for. They are very popular in my house and we love eating them for breakfast or … Continue reading →

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Of Puppies, Peppers and Potatoes

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Francesca

I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement about my first steps into puppyhood. I think Chef Mimi is the one that best described what I was about to go through. She said “You are about to … Continue reading →

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A little furry addition to Flora’s Table Home

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Francesca

Hello Everyone! I decided to barge into your houses on this lazy Sunday late afternoon to share some… news (I don’t even know which adjective I should be using here! I guess for lots of you, it would be “great”). … Continue reading →

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Celebrating The New Year Deliciously: Sartu’ di Riso

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Francesca

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I love simple and quick recipes. Like most of you, I don’t have much time to spend in the kitchen just for the pleasure of it, especially on … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Francesca

Just a quick note from the both of us to wish you all Happy Holidays and a wonderful, peaceful and rewarding  New Year! 🙂

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