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Italian tomato tradition

Homemade tomato sauce - Living like an Italian

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!

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Celebrate summer’s bounty

Apricot growing on tree

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.

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Purple beauties

eggplants growing

An Italian journey through food. My first eggplants of the season — glossy purple beauties, perfect for antipasto.

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Buon Natale

Happy Christmas

Wherever in the world you are, from Australia, we wish you peace and happiness with your family and friends for the festive season. Buon Natale!

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Christmas Canestrelli

Afternoon tea with Christmas 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!

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You say tomato, I think Italiano

An Italian journey through food - Tomato plants

When you say tomato, I think Italiano. To me, those bright red globes are quintessential Italiano summer fruits.

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Recipes for my Italian summer

Italian recipe

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!

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