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A Heavenly Cake

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Francesca

I’m NOT a morning person! Never have been and never will be. Anyone who knows me (teachers, bosses, friends) can vouch for me. I think that the last time I got up early was when I was breastfeeding and, let’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Halloween After All

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Francesca

This year an unexpected (and definitely unwelcome) guest decided to show up in our neck of the woods: Hurricane Sandy. Sandy brought wreckage, misery and devastation to coastal New England and more in general to the East Coast of the … Continue reading →

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Green Bean, Olive and Goat Cheese Quiche

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Francesca

6 Servings I have a confession to make: I’m a party girl and any excuse is good for me to host one! That’s not because I’m this fabulous socialite, quite the opposite to be honest. I’m more on a bear … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Soup

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Francesca

2 Servings Orange all over the place! Halloween decorations, mums, outdoor wreaths and… leaves. Oh boy! This morning, they were all over my yard and this thing irks me immensely! I’m a sort of perfectionism freak and all my surroundings (house, … Continue reading →

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Not my Momma’s Mac & Cheese

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Nicole

Francesca’s first recipe, Asparagus Baked Pasta, is a fabulous dish for a dinner party —special enough to stand on its own as an entrée or to serve as the pasta course of a multi course dinner. It has the added … Continue reading →

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Prosciutto and Fennel Salad

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Francesca

2 Servings Prosciutto… just thinking about it makes my mouth water. During my non-cooking, crazy-working days, I used to come home from the office, late at night, and I was so tired that the last thought on my mind was … Continue reading →

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Asparagus Baked Pasta

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Francesca

8 Servings If you have had an exhausting day at work and you are looking for a quick meal to make for your family for dinner, this is definitely not the dish for that day! 😉 But if you have some … Continue reading →

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Bechamel Sauce

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Francesca

Just the name was totally intimidating to me! It shouldn’t have though! I have watched my mom making her own béchamel sauce since I can remember. And yet, up to five years ago, I had never made it. Then, one … Continue reading →

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The Dawn of My Italian Cooking Blog

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Francesca

Flowers have been one of my passions my whole life. I was so into them that one July of a few years ago I took off from the gray Milan skies to attend a flower arrangement course in London (where … Continue reading →

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