Tag Archives: cooking

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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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 Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Stefano

Just a quick one to wish all our North American readers Happy Thanksgiving! Saffron Rice Croquettes (AKA Arancini di Riso) Here you can take a peek at our Thanksgiving table and a few of the appetizers and sweet treats that … Continue reading →

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A haunting memory: apple and speck risotto

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Francesca

2 Servings Have you ever happened to go to a restaurant or a dinner party and eat something that “shocked” your taste buds so much (in a positive way, I mean) that the memory of that dish has been haunting you … Continue reading →

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When Kidlandia meets Foodlandia – Part 2: the Princess and the pea (& ham)

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Francesca

Peas… such a kid-friendly shape veggie and still I have yet to hear a kid say “I love peas!” Who can blame them after all? Have you noticed how these little green fellas are generally served to those innocent tummies? … Continue reading →

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When Kidlandia meets Foodlandia – Part 1: Chicken bits and potatoes

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Francesca

2 Servings How do we get our kids to eat right? This is a billion dollar question. Well, let me tell you what I think: the secret lies in the parents’ cooking skills. When it comes to food, Italian kids … Continue reading →

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Sautéed Prawns and the Seafood Curse

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Francesca

2 Servings Since I set foot on Italian soil, I have been “chased” by seafood. Now, if you are a regular reader of F’sT, you know that I do not eat fish for the simple reason that I do not like … Continue reading →

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Stuffed peppers and the misconception of a silly girl

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Francesca

Cooking and eating peppers is something relatively new in my house. The reason? Okay. I’m going to spit it out but please do not judge me too harshly. The ugly truth is that, when I was younger, I thought peppers … Continue reading →

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Roasted Stuffed Tomatoes

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Francesca

Good morning everyone (well, at least it is still morning in this part of the world)!  🙂 Usually I’m not that happy in the morning (quite the opposite!) but today is a special day. For starters, school is finally over. … Continue reading →

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Mint and zucchini tagliatelle: Italian beauty!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Francesca

2 Servings Hello everyone! 🙂 Let me thank a couple of people before I share this wonderful recipe with all of you. First: the photo setting. Do not get any fancy idea. The red roses are not from Stefano. The … Continue reading →

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