Orange is a fruit that symbolizes the growth and maturity in my life. Denied and mistreated during my childhood, when I was asked to eat it to get vitamin C, it is now one of the fruits I enjoy eating the most. When I first saw this push up orange smoothie I thought "Wow, I need …
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Soft, delicate and fruity cake. This recipe belongs to my mum and sister (good girls, they prepared this extra soft cake while I was with them, in Italy, on Christmas holidays). Peggy at Cake Crumbs and Beach Sand is having a virtual party to celebrate 1000 lovely friends on Facebook. She asked me to pop over …
Another italian classic: Tagliatelle ai Funghi. The autumN flavor of mushrooms meets the delicacy of a long, flat pasta. Definitely one of my favourite main, a dish that delivers a great taste whether the pasta is made with durum wheat semolina or eggs. Preparing a great mushroom sauce isn't difficult at all, it's all about …
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Here in Italy we eat lots of sweets and chocolates on 6th January. The Epiphany in Italy is a religious festival to commemorates the visit that Magi paid to the Christ Child. In truth it's not more than a fairy tale and an excuse to extend the Christmas celebrations. The story beyond: Three kings (the …
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Small legume, great satisfaction! I believe I am kicking off the year very well. I am cooking soy beans, need to say more? Do I need to say that soy beans contain lot of proteins (approximately 35%), lipids (20%) most of them unsaturated (the good ones) and that they help lower cholesterol and protect the …
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 …
