Category Archives: Eating Habits
Summer time = pasta fredda!!
Si avvicina l’estate e la pasta fredda per me è un must. E questa è condita in modo molto semplice, con elementi tipici della dieta mediterranea. Molti aggiungono formaggio come mozzarella o Emmenthal ma io preferisco senza e il colesterolo
Summer time = pasta fredda!!
Si avvicina l’estate e la pasta fredda per me è un must. E questa è condita in modo molto semplice, con elementi tipici della dieta mediterranea. Molti aggiungono formaggio come mozzarella o Emmenthal ma io preferisco senza e il colesterolo
6.30 p.m.: it’s aperitivo time with Crodino
Questo post è sostanzialmente per i miei amici stranieri che mi hanno chiesto in tanti cosa sia il Crodino e in che cosa consiste l’aperitivo. In Italia il Crodino è un’istituzione per quanto riguarda il momento dell’aperitivo. Non per tutti,
6.30 p.m.: it’s aperitivo time with Crodino
Questo post è sostanzialmente per i miei amici stranieri che mi hanno chiesto in tanti cosa sia il Crodino e in che cosa consiste l’aperitivo. In Italia il Crodino è un’istituzione per quanto riguarda il momento dell’aperitivo. Non per tutti,
Riflessi
Queste sono olive pugliesi. Olive gigantesche. Ogni giorno la Puglia mi regala qualcosa di speciale. Ogni giorno è un profumo. Un colore. Un sapore. E allora ecco l’aperitivo con olive e crodino. Uno dei momenti che più mi mancava quando
Riflessi
Queste sono olive pugliesi. Olive gigantesche. Ogni giorno la Puglia mi regala qualcosa di speciale. Ogni giorno è un profumo. Un colore. Un sapore. E allora ecco l’aperitivo con olive e crodino. Uno dei momenti che più mi mancava quando
Un ristorante che amo: scoprite qual è dopo una noiosissima intro
(see the translation below) Con questo post inauguro una nuova pagina del mio blog dedicata alle recensioni che scriverò in italiano e in inglese (la trovate in alto nella home page oppure qui). Consiglio: questa è una premessa noiosissima quindi
Un ristorante che amo: scoprite qual è dopo una noiosissima intro
(see the translation below) Con questo post inauguro una nuova pagina del mio blog dedicata alle recensioni che scriverò in italiano e in inglese (la trovate in alto nella home page oppure qui). Consiglio: questa è una premessa noiosissima quindi
A dieta!!! E voi?
Quanto è difficile stare a dieta in Italia? Tanto. Da ottobre a oggi cosciotte e panza sembrano degli insaccati. E neanche tanto stagionati. Ogni giorno la Puglia è una tentazione continua. E in questo periodo la mia forza di volontà
A dieta!!! E voi?
Quanto è difficile stare a dieta in Italia? Tanto. Da ottobre a oggi cosciotte e panza sembrano degli insaccati. E neanche tanto stagionati. Ogni giorno la Puglia è una tentazione continua. E in questo periodo la mia forza di volontà
My first birthday in Apulia
My dear Friends, I’m baaaack! I left Canada 3 weeks ago and I’m in Italy now. Every day I’m realizing this was the best decision ever!! I’d like to tell you so many things and show you the thousands of
My first birthday in Apulia
My dear Friends, I’m baaaack! I left Canada 3 weeks ago and I’m in Italy now. Every day I’m realizing this was the best decision ever!! I’d like to tell you so many things and show you the thousands of
Do you want colours, joy, freshness and quality? Let’s go to St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market is a Toronto landmark and is the largest indoor market in the city. It absolutely deserves a post in my blog. This beautiful Victorian building is located between Jarvis and Front streets. I love this place because
Do you want colours, joy, freshness and quality? Let’s go to St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market is a Toronto landmark and is the largest indoor market in the city. It absolutely deserves a post in my blog. This beautiful Victorian building is located between Jarvis and Front streets. I love this place because
Taralli or pretzels? That is the question. Or maybe NOT!
I don’t know why in Canada taralli are called pretzels. Maybe it’s because their texture is very similar to a pretzel or a breadstick but they really taste different. Their shape is different too. Taralli are from the Southern Italy,
Taralli or pretzels? That is the question. Or maybe NOT!
I don’t know why in Canada taralli are called pretzels. Maybe it’s because their texture is very similar to a pretzel or a breadstick but they really taste different. Their shape is different too. Taralli are from the Southern Italy,
6 years in Canada! My best food moments
Six years in Canada… These years have been very SPECIAL for me: I found Love, my true Friends are still here in my life, I visited amazing places and I met beautiful people. Well, some were not so beautiful but
6 years in Canada! My best food moments
Six years in Canada… These years have been very SPECIAL for me: I found Love, my true Friends are still here in my life, I visited amazing places and I met beautiful people. Well, some were not so beautiful but
Sushi, love and fantasy
You all know my passion for sushi. Well, now I’m very proud to officially say that I can prepare sushi and I’m almost a Japanese chef! My homemade sushi deserves at least two posts!! In this one I’ll show you
Sushi, love and fantasy
You all know my passion for sushi. Well, now I’m very proud to officially say that I can prepare sushi and I’m almost a Japanese chef! My homemade sushi deserves at least two posts!! In this one I’ll show you
Sweet ribs dreams my friends…!
I’ve never had so many ribs like in these years in Canada. When I lived in Italy, I had no idea about how Americans and Canadians are obsessed (in a positive way) with ribs and BBQ sauce. Well, now I
Sweet ribs dreams my friends…!
I’ve never had so many ribs like in these years in Canada. When I lived in Italy, I had no idea about how Americans and Canadians are obsessed (in a positive way) with ribs and BBQ sauce. Well, now I
Pizzette… for every occasion!
Pizzetta is a small pizza. I’ve made pizzette (plural) a number of times especially in the past. When I was a child my grandma used to make pizzette for me even for snack in the afternoon… Since then I love
Pizzette… for every occasion!
Pizzetta is a small pizza. I’ve made pizzette (plural) a number of times especially in the past. When I was a child my grandma used to make pizzette for me even for snack in the afternoon… Since then I love
I love linguine with funghi and panna even in the summertime
Nope, it’s not autumn but last weekend I decided to buy some “funghi” (pronunciation: foon-gee). I like them but I haven’t had the chance to eat them in a very long time. I bought fresh mushrooms already cleaned, washed and
I love linguine with funghi and panna even in the summertime
Nope, it’s not autumn but last weekend I decided to buy some “funghi” (pronunciation: foon-gee). I like them but I haven’t had the chance to eat them in a very long time. I bought fresh mushrooms already cleaned, washed and
Tartine al salmone in Canadian style!
A few days ago I had this great creative idea. I had some salmon left in the fridge that I used for my penne with vodka and I decided to make some “tartine“. In Italy “tartina” (singular; plural: “tartine”) is
Tartine al salmone in Canadian style!
A few days ago I had this great creative idea. I had some salmon left in the fridge that I used for my penne with vodka and I decided to make some “tartine“. In Italy “tartina” (singular; plural: “tartine”) is
Penne alla vodka e salmone will NOT get you drunk!
You already know that I love fish, salmon, sushi and bla bla bla.. but today I want to teach you how to prepare a special dish: penne with smoked salmon in vodka sauce. People, don’t worry. You can have this
Penne alla vodka e salmone will NOT get you drunk!
You already know that I love fish, salmon, sushi and bla bla bla.. but today I want to teach you how to prepare a special dish: penne with smoked salmon in vodka sauce. People, don’t worry. You can have this
“Perché il sushi ti può davvero cambiare la vita…”
Questo sarà un post solo in italiano. In realtà il post l’ho scritto per un altro blog, sposamiORA. Quello di Layla che si sposa il 31 dicembre di quest’anno con Giulio. Quindi ecco il mio post-regalo che ho scritto ieri
“Perché il sushi ti può davvero cambiare la vita…”
Questo sarà un post solo in italiano. In realtà il post l’ho scritto per un altro blog, sposamiORA. Quello di Layla che si sposa il 31 dicembre di quest’anno con Giulio. Quindi ecco il mio post-regalo che ho scritto ieri
My best spaghetti EVER!
It’s official. Last Sunday for dinner I had my best spaghetti ever! I was home all alone and I decided to treat myself with a simple plate of pasta and a glass of good red wine. Just so you know,
My best spaghetti EVER!
It’s official. Last Sunday for dinner I had my best spaghetti ever! I was home all alone and I decided to treat myself with a simple plate of pasta and a glass of good red wine. Just so you know,
Size 4? You are fat. Size 0? You are too thin. Size doesn’t define your health!
I love Jennifer Lopez. I love Beyoncé. I love Christina Aguilera. I love Ashley Judd. Recently, I read some articles about the size, the weight, the butt and the puffy face of these beautiful women. I’m sick and tired of
Size 4? You are fat. Size 0? You are too thin. Size doesn’t define your health!
I love Jennifer Lopez. I love Beyoncé. I love Christina Aguilera. I love Ashley Judd. Recently, I read some articles about the size, the weight, the butt and the puffy face of these beautiful women. I’m sick and tired of
Orecchiette and Somali lamb: my Easter in Toronto
The soundtrack for this post could be “I will survive” by Gloria Gaynor… because actually, I survived the Easter lunch!!! Like Christmas, in Italy Easter means food, food and… food. The Italian tradition includes lamb or goat and it varies
Orecchiette and Somali lamb: my Easter in Toronto
The soundtrack for this post could be “I will survive” by Gloria Gaynor… because actually, I survived the Easter lunch!!! Like Christmas, in Italy Easter means food, food and… food. The Italian tradition includes lamb or goat and it varies
Dukan diet? No thanks!
Ok guys, here I am. This time I’d like to write something about dieting. (awww…. I really hate this word..) I still have some extra pounds to lose. I’m having rough times in this period and I have a sweet
Dukan diet? No thanks!
Ok guys, here I am. This time I’d like to write something about dieting. (awww…. I really hate this word..) I still have some extra pounds to lose. I’m having rough times in this period and I have a sweet
