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My goodbye to summer: tomato, olive and eggplant spaghetti

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Francesca

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

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Francesca

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

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Francesca

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

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Francesca

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

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Francesca

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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Who said routines are boring? Meatloaf “en croute”

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Francesca

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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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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