At the end of summer, Italians make sugo di pomodoro (tomato sauce). And as I’m living like an Italian, the Italian tomato tradition is one to embrace.
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The most romantic day of the year
Verona, the city of love celebrates Valentine’s Day in the most romantic way!
Continue ReadingCelebrate summer’s bounty
The days are becoming warmer, the sun is definitely hot and in celebration of summer’s bounty, here’s a few photos of my summer crops so far.
Continue ReadingPurple beauties
An Italian journey through food. My first eggplants of the season — glossy purple beauties, perfect for antipasto.
Continue ReadingChristmas Canestrelli
‘Tis the season to be jolly and to continue my Italian summer theme, I’m baking some Christmas canestrelli. These deliciously buttery cookies are originally from the Italian region of Liguria. They are gifts for friends but I’m concerned they won’t last long enough!
Continue ReadingYou say tomato, I think Italiano
When you say tomato, I think Italiano. To me, those bright red globes are quintessential Italiano summer fruits.
Continue ReadingRecipes for my Italian summer
To live like an Italian, one has to cook like one. I’m on the hunt for recipes for my Italian summer. Luckily, I have help from lots of amazing chefs!
Continue ReadingThe foundations for an Italian summer
I’m planning to live like an Italian for the summer. And a lot of it is about eating! This means preparing my garden for an abundant Italian summer. The soil has to be enriched, seed sown and there are herbs to be grown.
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