Coconut Tapioca Pudding with Mango Sauce

Back in London. Back to my winter jacket and a runny nose. Tuscany and its hills, famous estates, breathtaking vineyards and villas showed me the most fairy-like landscape I ever visited. Now I’ve got something like 800 pictures of this little trip, meaning that there’s a good chance I’ll be able to pick 8-10 images …

Homemade Frozen Yogurt (without ice cream maker)

Summer is here. Summer is not here. On Sunday I was blessed and sunkissed by a ray of light travelling from the sun to my skin through a pleasant breeze, today I am cold, have no memory of the summer season and walk under a pale sky matching the concrete maize of the city. This …

Chocolate Birthday Cake with Rum and Thick-Cut Orange Filling

Yes, I agree with you. The decoration of this birthday (not mine) cake sucks. It is my first attempt at decorating a cake with frosting and beginner’s luck did not to assist me, this time. I can at least say I kept alive the family tradition of  hand-craft ugly cakes. We Italians like to keep our food …

Limoncello Tiramisu

Just another different Tiramisu recipe. Where’s the coffee gone? I haven’t forgotten it, I swear. I’ve just decided to cheer myself up with another very popular Italian product, instead. Limoncello. Here citrus notes replace the caffeine kick of one of my favorite baverages. Why so? I had to share a cake/dessert with someone who doesn’t …

Italian Summer Coffee Shake – The Shakerato

When temperatures soar, a cold coffee drink is a refreshing alternative to the usual hot black coffee. “Caffe’ Shakerato” is the most popular Italian coffee shake, a go-to cold coffee which is classically prepared by shaking together a few ice cubes, 3 teaspoons of sugar and one or more cups of espresso (to taste), preferably at room …

Mouthwatering Swiss Jam/Nutella Roll

When I’m back home in Italy for holidays I have the comfortable opportunity to enjoy food cooked by my relatives. And to steal some good new recipes, like this one: delicious Swiss rolls filled with jam or Nutella. Avoid Nutella for a healthier version: fruit and jam would make this cake lighter and yet tasty. …