marzo 19, 2010
When I first read about Food Blogger Connect 2009, sadly it was just the day before their meeting, so I couldn’t reach London in time and enjoy one of the most exciting foodblogger event in the world… Since that day, I kept on looking at the blog very often (OK, almost every day, I reckon) to learn about the next meeting, until a few days ago the Food Blogger Connect 2010 was announced and finally was possible to register to the event.
I’ve already booked the ticket for the Saturday Session (breakfast, BBQ lunch, breaks, afternoon tea, cocktail hour) and I’m actually thinking about Sunday (brunch, prop swap, awards, prizes, closing). I’ll be in London with Jasmine and Manuel from Labna, to represent Italy! I must admit: I’m counting down the days, it would be a dream to share such an experience with some of the most amazing foodbloggers in the world – just have a look at the speakers to have an idea!).
Before giving you lots of details about Food Blogger Connect 2010, just let mo say how proud I am of my new blog layout: a HUGE THANK YOU to Kia, who designed it for me, with creativity, elegance and.. patience! You rock girl! It seems that my new life has just begun!
Here some info about Food Blogger Connect 2010!
Food Blogger Connect 2010 will take place on June 4th, 5th & 6th in London. You don’t want to miss it!
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here and you’ll discover who will be speaking, the gorgeous venues, the itinerary and other relevant information. You will notice that the cost has gone up from last year as you will also notice there is so much more on offer! Dinner, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, BBQ, blind folded wine tasting, cocktails and brunch are all offered before, after and in between the information-packed workshops and roundtables. There will be prop swaps, awards and many prizes like cupcake decorating classes from Bea’s of Bloomsbury worth over £100 each! And if you thought last year’s goodie bags were outa-this-world, then baby you’ve seen nothing yet!
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marzo 17, 2010
On sunday my mum and I were looking through cookbooks, searching for something that could inspire us for the weekly recipe dedicated to the Tuscan cuisine, when I saw her eyes live up with joy: she had just found a recipe that she liked, that reminded her of a dish that my grandfather used to make for her and my aunt when they were children. What could have caught her attention, usually not inclined to be fascinated by recipes and well photographed dishes? No dainty, complex and elaborate dishes, made to impress, nothing containing ingredients difficult to find and even to pronounce … it was simply a dish that represents her well: omelette with crumbs.
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marzo 14, 2010
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 fantasy and desire for good, but above all a way to be better people, because all cakes will be made by Albertone for his Angle of goodness, to raise funds for the Association La vita è un dono, for the research on the propionic acidemia.
The goal is to make a birthday cake. Now, usually at home we blow out candles on a soft sponge cake, stuffed with cream and chocolate, frosted and decorated. But for this initiative I wanted something more, I wanted my OWN birthday cake, a cake that – at first sight - could be defined without any reasonable doubt Giulia’s birthday cake!
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marzo 10, 2010
This Wednesday I wont’ tell you a Tuscan recipe and I wont’ loose myself into my Grandma’s memories, this Wednesday I’m going to take you all in my car and bring you with me for a ride in the Chiantishire, living again the amazing trip I had on Sunday with some friends, foodbloggers and twitterers. This Wednesday we’re going to Panzano in Chianti, famous not for a particular kind of wine, but for a man who has magic in his hands, a huge heart and a mind full of ideas, recites Dante by heart and has an amazing knowledge of meat, in all its shapes and cuts: we’re going to meet Dario Cecchini in Panzano on the very Sunday when there is a market – Aprilante -, like every first Sunday of each month, with artisans and manufacturers.
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marzo 8, 2010
The day after – after a party, a wonderful holiday, a long expected moment – it’s always the same: you keep on browsing through your momories, photos, smiles, chats… your eyes are filled with joy when you remember all the special people you have just met. Then, a strange mix of melancholy and tenderness wrap your mind at the thought that this day – so long waited and dreamt about – has passed. But there you find your mailbox full of messages from all of participants, there you have turmoil, desire to do and discover together, to get knowing each other better and share our passions.
And that makes me happy! Together we dream larger, we build higher and brighter castles in Spain, and together we can also make the foundations to transform our day-dreams into reality.
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