Category Archives: Food
Summertime = 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
Summertime = 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
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
Oggi cucina… Danilo: cavatelli allo scoglio / 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.
Oggi cucina… Danilo: cavatelli allo scoglio / 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
I love linguine with mushrooms and panna even in the summertime
LINGUINE CON PANNA E FUNGHI No, non è autunno ma lo scorso weekend ho deciso di comprare un po’ di funghi. Mi piacciono ma non li mangio da tantissimo tempo. Ho comprato quelli freschi già puliti e pronti così mi
I love linguine with mushrooms and panna even in the summertime
LINGUINE CON PANNA E FUNGHI No, non è autunno ma lo scorso weekend ho deciso di comprare un po’ di funghi. Mi piacciono ma non li mangio da tantissimo tempo. Ho comprato quelli freschi già puliti e pronti così mi
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!
PENNE ALLA VODKA E SALMONE Sapete già che amo il pesce, il salmone e il sushi ecc ecc… ma oggi voglio insegnarvi a preparare un piatto molto speciale: penne con vodka e salmone affumicato. Ma gente, non preoccupatevi. Potete portarvi
Penne alla vodka e salmone will NOT get you drunk!
PENNE ALLA VODKA E SALMONE Sapete già che amo il pesce, il salmone e il sushi ecc ecc… ma oggi voglio insegnarvi a preparare un piatto molto speciale: penne con vodka e salmone affumicato. Ma gente, non preoccupatevi. Potete portarvi
Veal alla pizzaiola… No, it’s not pizza! Almost…
Veal alla pizzaiola (meat in pizza style) is a very easy recipe. I love the combination of meat with tomato sauce…. Fresh parsley and oregano can really make the difference. In the past I used the dry one and the
Veal alla pizzaiola… No, it’s not pizza! Almost…
Veal alla pizzaiola (meat in pizza style) is a very easy recipe. I love the combination of meat with tomato sauce…. Fresh parsley and oregano can really make the difference. In the past I used the dry one and the
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
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,
The art of making cupcakes
Wow! Look at these cupcakes! I think that these small cakes are pure art! All these colors, the shape, the decoration… There are many places in Toronto where you can buy cupcakes but these two are my favorites just because
The art of making cupcakes
Wow! Look at these cupcakes! I think that these small cakes are pure art! All these colors, the shape, the decoration… There are many places in Toronto where you can buy cupcakes but these two are my favorites just because
Take a look at Obama cookies… Thank goodness we don’t have Berlusconi croissant!!
If you go to Ottawa, you have to stop at Moulin de Provence. That’s the name of this fantastic bakery that has become popular in February 2009 when Us president Barack Obama made a quick stop and bought some maple
Take a look at Obama cookies… Thank goodness we don’t have Berlusconi croissant!!
If you go to Ottawa, you have to stop at Moulin de Provence. That’s the name of this fantastic bakery that has become popular in February 2009 when Us president Barack Obama made a quick stop and bought some maple
My first beavertail / La mia prima “coda di castoro”
YUMMY!!! I tried the Beavertail for the very first time a few weeks ago in Ottawa. I didn’t even know that it existed since 1978! They are made fresh and right in front of you! A great and delicious Canadian
My first beavertail / La mia prima “coda di castoro”
YUMMY!!! I tried the Beavertail for the very first time a few weeks ago in Ottawa. I didn’t even know that it existed since 1978! They are made fresh and right in front of you! A great and delicious Canadian
Pasta ♥ Me La Simo in cucina 