Cinnamon – the type produced in Sri Lanka, not in China – can be considered one of the most useful natural home remedies. I have been a great cinnamon lover without being aware of all the benefits this sweet spice can offer. Then I carried out a quick research. I found out that a teaspoon …
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How to make Walnut Bread (completely handmade!)
I managed to make a great walnut bread! Although in my today’s plans there was another recipe. My sister and I discuss daily about food and recipes, usually before going to sleep. We agreed on making a popular italian sauce: Pesto. When we woke up, this morning, and spoke to our mum we had our Pesto …
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Pasta alla puttanesca {literally whore’s style pasta}
Back to the normal food! I could not stand the festive fatty meals anymore. It’s been a couple of days I’m avoiding sweets and choosing light meals. Today I wanted to enjoy the flavors of Italian cuisine to the fullest so I made these Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, a dish very popular in the region where …
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Endives Rolls recipe
On Christmas eve dinner I ate the same amount of food I usually eat in three days. It’s time to make it right, clean my body, eliminate all the sugars and fats accumulated over the last couple of days. It’s also time to spend less time in the kitchen and concentrate on outdoor activities. Today’s …
Christmas in Southern Italy is soft like a Potato Zeppole {doughnut}
Does this recipe contain natural ingredients? Yes, it does. Is this recipe healthy? Uhm… yes and no. It is healthy if you don’t go to sleep after eating it (also if you don’t eat fried food one month after and one month before :)). It is not healthy otherwise, especially if you get addicted to …
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Quick and easy glass dessert with Italian liqueur “Fragolino”
Up for an easy creamy dessert in a glass? If so, my recipe could be inspirational to you. It’s a custard cream mixed with a fruity italian liqueur called Fragolino, excellent when served cold or used to finish ice creams and desserts off. This popular italian wine custard prepared whisking egg yolks and sugar is called Zabaione, it is …
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