During this month I have received from some of you guidance and encouragement for the future of the blog. Many have written me using the contact form. At the end of this long vacation I need to process your suggestions and consider how to proceed. Meanwhile I give you one […]
Author: Daniela Francescutto
Scallops with Avocado
In Florida, the warm climate and abundant nature invites to a light diet and strongly bound to the context. A very common fruit is the avocado, which you can also find in Italian supermarkets. Is hight in potassium (more than bananas) and vitamin E and B1. The recipe that I […]
January
Right now I’m on vacation in Florida visiting my Aunt Giovanna, and so this blog will also go on vacation this month. The beach in the header picture is part of a state park near Palm Beach. The first days of the new year are always a good time to […]
December
December signifies Christmas and all of its atmosphere. Christmas is a magical moment for us. I can say without exaggeration that when my husband and I designed the space in our house, we immediately thought of a place for the Christmas tree. I already start thinking about Christmas dinner during […]
Gingerbread House
A house where everything is edible is in many children’s fables and dreams. When my son was small, I had the opportunity to make different houses with pastry or sponge cake, forming them into the classic shape of a hut. The houses were enriched with elements inspired by the garden […]
December Salad
This is a small fresh antipasto salad suitable to begin Christmas lunch. It can also be used as a single dish for dinner in the following days when you want to give your stomach a rest and dispose of a few calories.
Spinach Sformatino with Mushroom Sauce
This “sformatino” was my first experiment at home to enjoy the soft delicacies that are often served at the opening of restaurant meals. This test made me realize the opportunity I had to experiment with the various types of vegetable “sformatini” and ingredients. I plan to present many more.
Cream of Lentil Soup
The recipe combines the symbols of winter: good luck and prosperity lentils, cabbage, a vegetable resistant to frost of winter, and sweet winter squash. This soup is served in small portions using consommé cups, can be incorporated into an important meal, and is delicious and easy to digest. It can […]