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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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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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Saffron “Milanese” Risotto – Recommended Wine Pairing (and a bit of trivia re Tocai)

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stefano

So, yeah, I’m still in catch-up mode with my wine pairing recommendations… Sorry if it took me a while, but here we go: these are my suggestions in terms of what to pair with Francesca’s wonderful Saffron Milanese Risotto (which, incidentally, … Continue reading →

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Saffron “Milanese” Risotto

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Francesca

2 Servings Every time I make risotto for my American friends they look at me like I’m serving them some kind of magical concoction.  🙂  It is instead a very simple dish to make and these are the reasons why I … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Francesca

Here we go! Christmas Eve… for my family, it is even more important than Christmas Day. We have been talking about this night for weeks. We have invited friends, my mom and I have decided the table setting and selected … Continue reading →

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