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When celebrity chefs feel the need to reinvent the wheel: Carlo Cracco and his infamous garlicky Amatriciana

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Francesca

Last month, the Italian culinary world has been shocked by the Amatriciana recipe suggested by one of our superstar chefs: Carlo Cracco. While attending an Italian TV show, the famous chef listed a garlic clover as one of the ingredients … Continue reading →

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My Savory Valentines: Heart-Shaped Mini Frittata

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Francesca

As some of you may know already, my beloved husband and I do not celebrate Valentine’s Day. I’ve never been good in the romance department and the reason why there must be a specific day to celebrate your loved ones simply escapes me. … Continue reading →

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Have I been chopped? Speck, Pea Shoots and Marsala Meatballs

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Francesca

Don’t you get tired to always cook the same dishes? During the last years, I have mastered some recipes that have become my signature dishes. I always have the essential ingredients for them in my refrigerator and I can cook them with my … Continue reading →

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There are witches in the air: purple cauliflower soup

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Francesca

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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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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When life spices up: an interview with Gourmandize

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Francesca

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

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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