Oh how nice indeed! this is one of the few competitions where I have been absolutely on time! Now I’m gonna tell you a little about this  initiative held by Genny. The Torta della bontà – Cake of Goodness -  is a contest that is a poem, a chance to give free rein to [...]

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Here I am after a great weekend at the seaside with my friends in Liguria. Once more I’ve had the proof that simplicity is fundamental and amazing! Whatsoever context you are examinig, you only need a few ingredients to make the recipe work. Fists quality ingredients, a simple and essential recipe, a pinch of magic… [...]

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I think I have already told you zillions of time how much I love Jamie Oliver and his books, tv programs and, last but not least, his Jamie Magazine. Into the Christmas issue, next to the D.I.Y Cookie Jar,  the was this delicious Clementine Curd. It was love at first sight: the colour, the holiday [...]

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Saturday has been a great day, one of those days full of sun, bright and warm colors, fresh smells and good purposes.  I was full of good purposes, first of all making jam! When I was at supermarket I was totally mesmerized by a pack of delicious Williams pears:  red ad Autumn leaves, small and Tuscan. It was the perfect starting [...]

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