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Garden

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 […]

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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 […]

Recipes, Vegetables

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 […]

Recipes, Vegetables

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 […]

Dessert, Recipes

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 […]

Recipes, Salads

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 […]

Appetizers, Recipes

Watermelon Appetizer

 

 The watermelon in this recipe is used to make an interesting appetizer, light and fit to begin a summer dinner or a quick snack on hot summer days. A few weeks ago Colleen prepared this recipe, recalling a dish she had eaten at a Polo match in the United States. […]

Dessert, Recipes

Apricots in Wine and Rosemary

 

 You still find apricots in the market in July. I found this recipe in a book by Marianne Paquin: “In Tavola Appena Colti!” The combination of apricots and rosemary really interested me and I wanted to experience it. My family loved it. We could define it as a nice treat […]