I lived without Soba noodles for decades. Until one day I decided to move to London. Now the famous japanese buckwheat noodles are in my life and the universe of ingredients and flavours I have discovered in the British capital makes me feel lucky every day. Warning: I'm going to open the chapter "heart-wrenching litany on my nostalgic London …
Mascarpone Cheesecake with Strawberry Glaze
I pay a visit to my blog and I found myself staring flatly at my pictures. It is happening more and more often these days. It is not the quality of my photography that makes me feel inadequate but rather the blank space in between the images. It's time for a confession (I know you like confessions): I'm in …
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10 Amazing Vegetarian Soups to Kick Off the New Year
It's not a secret that I'm spending less time in the kitchen since I left London. It seems that the more I stay away from the kitchen the more I get to appreciate food. In fact, as a result of a rather strict self-judgment, I am never too enthusiastic about what I cook while I am more objective when it comes to …
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Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai
I feel truly blessed to be here in Malacca city, 148 kilometres south east of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur. This is one of the cutest cities I have visited during my Asian trip, definitely a more walk-able and pedestrian friendly place where it is possible to survive the morning heat thanks to a colonial architecture offering verandahs, front porches …
Sicilian flavors with Caponata (Eggplant and Roasted Pepper stew)
Hello beauties! I'm still travelling in Thailand. This second part of my trip is dedicated to some of the most beautiful islands on earth. Have you ever watched the movie The Beach, starring Leo Di Caprio? If so, you might imagine what kind of breathless landscape I am supposed to enjoy tomorrow when I'll finally get to …
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Homemade Soft Potato Gnocchi
While I'm in Thailand (I still can't believe it's true) I can share with you some recipes I tested and liked in London before packing all my belongings and moving on to a brand new and exciting chapter in my life. Gnocchi. Needless to day, something I cannot eat in this part of the world. I just came back …