Spinach and ricotta Tuscan ravioli, or when I made the first video recipe
aprile 2, 2012
The fact is, I just can not stand my recorded voice. Everyone tells me that I have the very same voice as my mum, and actually they keep on mistaking us at the telephone, but I like mum’s voice, it’s sweet and it is the voice of my mum, how can I not like it!
Then I hear my voice, and I would hide under the table, a Mickey Mouse’s tone and a strong Tuscan accent I cannot conceal.
When the TVedo.tv guys proposed me to film a video recipes series dedicated to Tuscan-inspired dishes with simple and seasonal ingredients I wavered a split second, thinking about how my recorded voice would have sounded, then I told myself that it was a such a fun chance to be missed.
Who cares if my voice sounds funny, who cares if my Italian accent is so strong I sound like a Sopranos’ character, who cares if in the English dubbing I made more mistake than in my first year studying English, who cares about the repetitions…
Yes, the repetitions. If you listen carefully to the video, you’ll recognize often those two words: simple and rustic. I used them as Homer did with the epic epithets: every time I was embarrassed and I was missing the words petrified by the camera eye looking at me, I threw in a very simple, which gave me the time to think about what else to say.
Filming a video recipe without ‘stooop, and… again‘ and without stammering in shame was a moral victory for me: I am the shy little girl who played Mary in the crib at the kindergarten during the Christmas play because it was one of the few parts where you were not supposed to speak, but only to stand silent with your folded hands and smile to the shepherds.
I’m the chubby girl who walked on the stage at primary school, during the annual play, with her cute Scottish skirt tucked into her white stretch stockings, realizing the awkward thing too late. I’m the one who opened a foodblog, and not a channel on Youtube, because words run fast through my fingers on the keyboard, not from my lips.
Diego and Leonardo from TVedo.tv, though, managed to calm me down and at the same time they made me feel like a pro, with a microphone, two cameras and a control room next door. For a few episodes, they turned a shy country girl into a chatty and gesturing Italian on video!
Nuff said, I’m proud and very excited to present you the first episode, the ravioli alla Maremma, Tuscan fresh filled pasta with spinach and ricotta, a very simple and rustic recipe, if you had not figured it out yet… please be forgiving with my accent and mistakes, but be aware that this is only the first one and that it will every time more fun!
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Posted in Family recipes, Fresh Pasta, Tuscan Recipes, Video recipe
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 11:06
Congratulations Juls! The video is beautiful and so are you! I am so happy for you and loved the video! xo
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 11:13
Great post Giulia. I love the video! You’re cute!
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 11:35
Hurrah!! Wonderful video Giulia for a first try!
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Less serious next time please show your beautiful smile
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 12:48
That video is awesome! You are so natural and comfortable in front of the camera. Your ravioli look amazing.
Cheers,
Rosa
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 13:13
You are doing great!, Your English is superb and comes from the heart
This video brings back memories of us girls making pasta last october
x
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 13:28
Juls, you have a lovely voice! Even though I don’t understand Italian, I really enjoyed the video recipe and I’m really looking forward to the new ones! I like the concept of this.
I shot video recipes several times and was also a sceptic about my voice, since I really don’t like it..Then everyone told me I have a pleasant voice on camera. I still quite don’t believe them, but I don’t even pay attention to my voice on camera anymore
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 13:30
This video is superb – you are so natural
And no doubt about how delicious this ravioli is
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 14:00
I don’t think anyone likes to hear their own voice, but I loved your video. It was very helpful to see you make fresh pasta, as I’ve never tried it. I look forward to hearing more from you!
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 14:14
Congratulations on your video! I would have been hugely scared too, but you 100% pull it off – it’s brilliant
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 16:30
Frankly you are a natural and the words roll from your lips! You do not hesitate a minute, and your genuine love for Tuscan cuisine shines! You’re a breath of fresh air. I agree with Karin, a little more of that vivacious smile xx
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aprile 2nd, 2012 at 21:41
Beautiful! I have never made any pasta myself, let alone something that could split open! I absolutely love your filling, too
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aprile 3rd, 2012 at 08:53
Yay! I can’t wait to watch- on my way to work right now, but I’m sending it to myself for when I arrive. I don’t speak Italian, but I’m going to watch it in Italian first because I like the language.
I sound like my mom too. People always thought it was her on the phone.
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settembre 2nd, 2012 at 16:50
Absolutely amazing work, hon! xo
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Giulia Risposta:
settembre 2nd, 2012 alle 22:15
thank you, hon! x
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settembre 4th, 2012 at 00:23
I am so excited to make these. Sto imparando l’italiano – mi e’ piacuto molto il video. (Now I will listen to the English version!) Your accent is lovely.
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Giulia Risposta:
settembre 5th, 2012 alle 10:42
haha, Stephanie! do not mention my accent, I hate it, just like I hate my Mickey Mouse voice! But I am happy you will make the ravioli! good decision!
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