Not your conventional traditional Italian gnocchi recipe. Still these flavourful dumplings have the right consistency of gnocchi and a hint of tofu taste that makes the dish stand apart from any other gnocchi. When it comes to gnocchi it is all about consistency, not too chewy, not too gummy nor dry. To avert a disaster, tofu must be as firm as …
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Cavolo Nero and Ricotta Patties
Cavolo nero is a a loose-leafed cabbage from Tuscany. Even though it is believed that it originates in my country, Italy, I am not very familiar with its intense flavour and wouldn’t be able to prepare any cavolo nero-based Italian traditional dish. I found it in my fridge (bf is very much into healthy stuff) …
Italian Freselle Salad
I’m excited to show you a simple dish that is very popular in the Italian region where I was born and raised, Campania. Freselle, a rough, dried, whole-grain handmade bread baked twice. You should be able to find in all good Italian grocery shops outside of Italy and in most Italian “panetterie” and supermarkets in Italy – especially in the …
Tom Kha with Baby Eggplant
Something happened today that reminded me of my blog. Something told me “you’ve got a blog, girl!”. I don’t know precisely what but I have the feeling that has something to do with me feeling relaxed again. With having time to cultivate and hobby, with not feeling stressed. Since I wrote my last blog post …
Soba and Veggies: “Clean eating” par excellence
I’m not even sure that I’m back, back for real. I’m here, now, after a long pause and it feels right. At last. Moving to a new country to start a full time job made me a even lazier person at the beginning. I’m adjusting to new rhythms and new seasons (which is winter all …
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My favorite pancakes: Gluten-Free Oat and Chia Seeds Pancakes
What a strange thing it is that my favorite pancakes are gluten free. Strange because I have nothing against gluten. Quite the contrary. I don’t like trends on nutrition: I don’t understand why people without a real intolerance to gluten turn to gluten-free as a solution to their nutrition issues. A good point about this has been made …
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