Category Archives: Italians
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
I cavatelli allo scoglio del cugino Danilo / Cousin Danilo’s cavatelli with seafood
Signore e signori… vi presento lo chef: il cugino (da un annetto…) Danilo, un lupo di mare pugliese che il pesce lo sa decisamente pulire, cucinare e mangiare. Ma che ora va avanti a gnocco fritto e salame a Parma.
I cavatelli allo scoglio del cugino Danilo / Cousin Danilo’s cavatelli with seafood
Signore e signori… vi presento lo chef: il cugino (da un annetto…) Danilo, un lupo di mare pugliese che il pesce lo sa decisamente pulire, cucinare e mangiare. Ma che ora va avanti a gnocco fritto e salame a Parma.
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
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
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Bye bye Canada
Please be advised: this is a very personal post. If you don’t want to read it, see the recipe of gnocco fritto… After 6 years it’s time for me to start a new life. During all this time I’ve been
Bye bye Canada
Please be advised: this is a very personal post. If you don’t want to read it, see the recipe of gnocco fritto… After 6 years it’s time for me to start a new life. During all this time I’ve been
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
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
The jam crostata and the flavors of Home
I love crostata. It reminds me of the flavors of Home. In this period I totally need it because I’m feeling very nostalgic. There are two types of crostata: the jam crostata and the one with fruits – for this
The jam crostata and the flavors of Home
I love crostata. It reminds me of the flavors of Home. In this period I totally need it because I’m feeling very nostalgic. There are two types of crostata: the jam crostata and the one with fruits – for this
If you love eggplants… you must try “pasta alla norma”!
If you love eggplants this pasta is for you! It’s very popular in Sicily where my friend Concita comes from. I’ve never been there but I hope to go there soon on vacation. The main ingredients of this recipe are
If you love eggplants… you must try “pasta alla norma”!
If you love eggplants this pasta is for you! It’s very popular in Sicily where my friend Concita comes from. I’ve never been there but I hope to go there soon on vacation. The main ingredients of this recipe are
“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,
Who wants to try “gnocco fritto”?
Last week I organized a party for a person who is very important to me. I decided with some friends to prepare “gnocco fritto” (fried gnocco). This recipe is from the region I come from, Emilia Romagna, the homeland of tagliatelle
Who wants to try “gnocco fritto”?
Last week I organized a party for a person who is very important to me. I decided with some friends to prepare “gnocco fritto” (fried gnocco). This recipe is from the region I come from, Emilia Romagna, the homeland of tagliatelle
How to cook perfect Italian potato gnocchi.. the real ones!
I love pasta. I love Nutella… and I love gnocchi too – actually, find me a thing that I don’t like… You all know what gnocchi are: soft, light, delicate and thick dumplings all made of white potatoes. In Italy
How to cook perfect Italian potato gnocchi.. the real ones!
I love pasta. I love Nutella… and I love gnocchi too – actually, find me a thing that I don’t like… You all know what gnocchi are: soft, light, delicate and thick dumplings all made of white potatoes. In Italy
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
A piece of Italy in “Law and Order: SVU” tonight new episode…
Just a thought before going to bed, and it has nothing to do with pasta… It’s Wednesday, 10.30 pm. I’m watching the season première of Law and Order” Special Victim Unit. This new episode called ”Scorched Earth” is based on Dominique
A piece of Italy in “Law and Order: SVU” tonight new episode…
Just a thought before going to bed, and it has nothing to do with pasta… It’s Wednesday, 10.30 pm. I’m watching the season première of Law and Order” Special Victim Unit. This new episode called ”Scorched Earth” is based on Dominique
“Dancing with… a skeleton called Eli”
This blog is about pasta. It’s about Italian food, health and nutrition. So tonight I really feel the need of talking about Elisabetta Canalis, the Italian ex girlfriend of George Clooney who is in the cast of Dancing with the
“Dancing with… a skeleton called Eli”
This blog is about pasta. It’s about Italian food, health and nutrition. So tonight I really feel the need of talking about Elisabetta Canalis, the Italian ex girlfriend of George Clooney who is in the cast of Dancing with the
