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Dessert, Recipes

Zaleti Cookies

 

 It is said that “zaleti” cookies come from a recipe born in Friuli, but became famous in Venice, where they were sold on the street or door to door. The name “zaleto” which means yellow in Venice, comes from the use of corn flour which gives them their classic color. […]

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Babette’s Feast

 

 I saw this movie for the first time many years ago when I still had not developed my ideas on food. At that time the film seemed dark and slow, belonging to a world far away, and at that time I was not able to grasp its true essence. I […]

Fish, Recipes

Mackerel with Lemon

 

 Mackerel are fish that most people are familiar as fillets canned in oil, but in reality this fish is very tasty if eaten fresh. Mackerel are considered fatty fish and therefore it is used little in the daily diet of families. Finding the right way to cook it, with barely […]

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Herb Butter

 

 This recipe is especially dedicated for those who have planted herbs in a garden or on a balcony. During the winter season the herbs dry out and then return to life in the spring. This is therefore an appropriate time to pick them and prepare Maître d’Hôtel Butter. Properly stored […]

Fish, Recipes

Shrimp with Polenta

 

 The first autumn evenings have cooler air and invite you prepare something hot and steaming. This recipe of shrimp and polenta was created for those evening.

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September

 

 This month we celebrate the first birthday of the blog, it all started last September. In this period several events have occurred, and looking back it was a very successful year, especially for the experiences that the blog allowed us to realize. I had the opportunity to participate in a […]

Meat, Recipes

Turkey Strips With White And Red Grapes

 

 Saturday morning we harvested the Merlot grapes from our small vineyard. The harvest has always been a fascinating event, especially for those who do not normally work in the country, so it becomes an opportunity for an extended family and gathering of a few friends. This year Rachel, an American […]

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Summer Tables

 

 To confirm that the kitchen and the table are the mirror of the culture of the country and present socio-economic situation at that time, I thought I would recall our summer experiences (mine and my husband’s) through four tables settings on which we sat to enjoy a moment of peace […]