Tag Archives: Italian

Beyond boundaries: cat’s tongue cookies

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Francesca

I dedicate this post to Her Majesty and not because she is my daughter but because she is that person in my life who pushes me to step out of my comfort zone and experience situations that otherwise I would never put myself … Continue reading →

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Because the scale never lies: Farro and Legumes Soup

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Francesca

4 Servings Hello everyone! The Holiday season is behind us but our Christmas tree is still up and some of Santa’s presents (unwrapped) are still laying under the tree – mostly because they are so ugly I’m not quite sure what to … Continue reading →

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Doing it my way: Strawberry and Pastry Cream Puffs

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Francesca

I have a set of rules I try to live by every day. One of them is never to judge others and stay away from judgmental people as much as I try to avoid contagious diseases. I like to live my … Continue reading →

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When the kitchen calls your name: Ricotta and Edamame Flan

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Francesca

4 Servings Hello there! Hope you had a great summer. We had a lovely time in Italy and Corsica (France). This year I decided it was time for Her Majesty (who is 9) to start getting to know my hometown … Continue reading →

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When celebrations are in order: an epochal ruling and a tomato and provolone risotto

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Francesca

The saying goes that everyone is entitled to their opinion. I do not completely agree. I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as it is respectful and mindful of the fact that other people’s opinion may … Continue reading →

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Going against the “season trend”: Cremini Mushroom Soup for TDPC

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Francesca

The Dinner Party Collective’s Winter Menu is finally out and it looks amazing! At the beginning of this social roller-coaster, I asked our lovely Chief Editor Margot to be given a chance to play my first food round in the … Continue reading →

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#OperaWine 2015: My Wine Tasting Notes for Central Italy

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Stefano

With some delay, here is part 3 in my series about my tasting experience at the OperaWine 2015 event in Verona last month. On this post we will focus on my tasting notes for the wines from Central Italy. As you will see, lots of … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a lady: Marella Agnelli – The Last Swan

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Francesca

Lately Stefano has been traveling a lot for work and, as a result, I have been cooking much less. No complaint there because I have had more time to dedicate to one of my passions: books. Right now, I’m devouring … Continue reading →

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Introducing TDPC – Francesca

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Francesca

Originally posted on The Dinner Party Collective:
Hello everyone! My name is Francesca and I think I can be considered a very late bloomer in the kitchen. Until a few years ago, my interests and passions lied in anything but food: career,…

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#OperaWine 2015: My Wine Tasting Notes for Italy’s Northeast

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Stefano

Here is part 2 in my series about my tasting experience at the OperaWine 2015 event in Verona last month. On this post we will focus on my tasting notes for the wines from Italy’s northeastern region. For my general … Continue reading →

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