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Green Bean, Olive and Goat Cheese Quiche

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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Winevent – October 25-29, 2012: Salone Internazionale del Gusto – Terra Madre, Turin (Italy)

If you happen to be in Turin, Italy, starting today and until October 29, 2012 you may consider stopping by the Salone Internazionale del Gusto – Terra Madre, an international food and wine fair organized by the international Slow Food … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Soup

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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Restaurant Mini-Review: Timé, Milan (Italy)

In keeping with the general topic of Flora’s Table (great food and great wine), we will occasionally post mini-reviews of restaurants (mostly Italian) that one or more of us have personally tried out and found truly awesome! My first mini-review … Continue reading

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Asparagus Baked Pasta: Recommended Wine Pairing – by Stefano

I say bubbles! Pair the asparagus baked pasta with a dry sparkling wine with good acidity and intensity, such as a fine Italian spumante Methode Champenoise, like a Berlucchi Franciacorta Brut ’61 DOCG (90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Noir; 18 months … Continue reading

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Asparagus Baked Pasta

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

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

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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