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Food with a view
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My beloved Millefeuille with soft pastry cream and chocolate
Almost 8 years living in Anglo-Saxon countries and still having difficulties with local food. Every time I go to the butcher I wonder why they have all those different kind of sausages… I read somewhere that in the United Kingdom… Read More ›
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do
We spent 10 days in Rome for our Spring break, we just came back a couple of days ago and of course now I can’t help but keep thinking of my beautiful hometown. The weather was so good, the little… Read More ›
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The Italian Tiramisu’
Yes. Alright. it’s a bit of a cliché but I found it the most useful kitchen utensil I have ever had. I gave it as a gift to my beloved husband, I think it was Christmas time, back a few years… Read More ›
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Guest Blogger, Easter Cheese Pizza
Here we have Mrs Rita, a very good cook and friend of mine from Marche, central Italy. Because she is so good and she knows everything about central Italy cooking traditions, we thought it was a good idea to have her presenting… Read More ›
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La Pastiera
The story goes like this: Maria Cristina of Savoy married Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies. Maria Cristina was described as beautiful but also timid and shy girl: modest and reserved, she was never comfortable at the royal court. Her… Read More ›
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Artichokes Millefoglie
Sometimes there is nothing special to say but you had a great dinner so there is a special recipe to add to your home digital corner. It was one of those evenings when you just planned to stay at home… Read More ›
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Apple, Pastry Cream and Hazelnut Tart
The life of a girl (shall I say a woman?!) in her late 30s is basically all about kids. Her life goes around her little monsters. These girls, the Sciure (find definition of ‘Sciure’ in http://casamia-blog.com/2013/02/14/heart-shaped-talian-cookies/ ) of course have kids. There… Read More ›
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Easy Breezy Orestorante – Pasta with Squid
Sent to Harrods from my just-knee-operated husband to buy some fresh fish. It sounds awful but here in London if you want to find some good authentic Mediterranean fish you have got to go to Harrods fishmonger. How weird to… Read More ›
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Chocolate Cake with No Flour
Kids grow up so quickly. They are beautiful, always funnier than the day before. When they are just born, you feel like there’s no tomorrow: you are going to die changing nappies and washing super tiny clothes. The day after,… Read More ›
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Chocolate and Pears Tart
http://www.girlfriendinacoma.eu it’s a blog and it is also a film now. (The film is actually named after a song by the Smiths). It’s written and directed by two Italy lovers. Bill Emmott who also writes “Forza, Italia: Come Ripartire Dopo… Read More ›
Casa Mia in London 