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Recipes, Rice

Volcano

 

 When my son was small he didn’t show any interest in food. All his thoughts and energies were devoted to games. Therefore I always tried to invent new solutions to stimulate a little curiosity in food. I believe that only curiosity gives some children reasons to approach food especially when […]

Dessert, Recipes

Austrian Cherry Cake

 

 Cherries are irresistible to me. I always eat too many then I complain because I feel bloated. I justify it by saying that they are purifying. A couple of years ago I found a small booklet covered in the same material that the traditional costumes of the women in Carinthia […]

Recipes, Soups

No Worries Soup

 

 These past few days my professional life created a bit of grief and some stress to digest. My husband thought it was best for us to go with our friends, Marcia and Fabio, to the thermal bath in Saturnia to spend a few days to soak in the splendid warm […]

Garden

Cherries

 

 Cherry trees are quite beautiful and if you have a yard big enough think about planting at least one tree. Cherry trues have beautiful blossoms in the spring and juicy fruit in late May and early July depending on the variety you choose. During the summer these trees will ensure […]

Fish, Recipes

Sea Bass Filets with a Touch of Violet

 

 The famous chefs are always looking for more recipes that presents a research that incorporates the great importance of colors that work well together. Long ago in a cooking magazine I found this recipe that uses two ingredients in season, zucchini, peas, and red cabbage. It combines them into a […]

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May

 

 May bring the flavors of strawberries and asparagus. These contain the scents of orange blossoms, spirea, lilacs, and roses — the delights of life. Perhaps for these reasons the month of May is chosen by many for weddings, christenings, communions, and confirmations, and many events in the gardens and squares. […]

Recipes, Salads

Easter Salad

 

 This recipe was created by my brother-in-law Attilio for our Easter lunch. Attilio is an avid reader of the magazine “Salt and Pepper” and this recipe was taken from the March issue. It seems interesting because it represents a different way to present, even during a important lunch, the classic […]