One Sunday afternoon, while looking what I had in the fridge, I decided to make this cup. Since it’s really fast to make, I thought I’d call it “Sprint Cup”. The flavors are made up of some jars of candied fruit in syrup from the Italian brand “Toschi”. The name […]
Author: Daniela Francescutto
Caramelized Figs In Red Wine
The figs that I used for this recipe were collected from a plant that was spontaneously born many years ago along the river that borders our property. The site is not suitable for the fig tree because it has its roots near the water and does not get much sun […]
Figs
When I was little in all the fields that my parents worked (in their case rented) there was a one that was particularly special. It had in fact the characteristic of being bordered to the right and left by a row of of fig trees. The owner of the land […]
August
In Italy and in Europe the month of August was always the ideal month for vacation. The major industries always shut down and the pace slowed down in the office and everyone thought about leaving behind worries to enjoy recreation and relaxation. This was how it was until recently. Now […]
Baked Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini accompany our daily meals from May to August. We start by planting in the greenhouse to continue planting in open field. Zucchini are easy to cook and low in calories. They go very well with both meat and fish. The recipe that I present can also be seen as […]
Cherry Tomatoes with 4 Flavors
Stuffed tomatoes are a good idea for a summer lunch or dinner. This dish comes in 4 different versions that can be cooked together like I did. This way you can satisfy the tastes of most people with a few ingredients. The common element is the 4 preparations is bread […]
Raspberry Basket
Collecting raspberries near a forest is not a job but an activity that is romantic and connects us with nature. Raspberries are a magical little fruit. The color, fragility, and delicacy of the flesh creates a surprising flavor in your mouth. When my son was little we would spend the […]
Summer Salad
Writing a recipe for tomatoes and cucumbers is certainly banal. It is simply a dish that even those who can not cook prepare. However last Sunday I decided to make the salad in an unusual way by presenting it as if it were the main course. I also used an […]