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Take good care of your body

Take good care of your body

In the last week I can feel that change is in the air : at last, the morning time we can get the scent of Spring and the light accompanies us until after tea time. It is in the changes of the season that I rediscover my passion for Ayurveda, and I prepare…

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Stop

Stop "chit chat" in italian chit chat is "chiaccchiere": sweet and salt let's do it

I do not know about you, but I had a rather selective palate as a child. I was, as we say in Italy, the classic child that is "good with the fork," everything was fine, good enough to eat .... especially the desserts. Luckily I was a great at sports and…

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Carnival in Tuscany

Carnival in Tuscany

Beautiful memories of Carnival to my mind My 13 year-old daughter Priscilla, has just found a picture of me as a child where I am dressedas a flamenco dancer! This has brought beautiful memories of Carnival to my mind. I remember the thrill of going…

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Panna Cotta with Chianti reduction and balsamic vinegar

Panna Cotta with Chianti reduction and balsamic vinegar

Panna Cotta with Chianti reduction and balsamic vinegar Serves 4 People:250 grams of milk, 250 grams cream, 100 grams demerara sugar, 3,5-4 grams of agar agar, 2-3 cardamom fruits, 1 tsp dried basil, a pinch of vanilla bean Chianti Reduction:375 ml…

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Easter cake - Pastiera Napoletana

Easter cake - Pastiera Napoletana

For the shortcrust pastry: 2 eggs, 500gr flour, 150 gr light brown cane sugar, 200 gr butter, pinch of salt, lemon zest. For the filling: 500 gr sheep ricotta cheese, 200gr light brown cane sugar, 250 gr cooked grain ( I buy it already boiled in jar…

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