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• Rosemary Olive Oil Cornbread

  

  Rosemary cornbread with olive oil is the perfect quick bread to make to match cheese olives and white wine! I made it for a dinner with friends and people... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Mushroom, Chicken and Barley Soup

  

  I think this is going to be the last soup recipe for this season... It was very hot here in Shanghai last week today it seems like winter is back, it is cold an... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easter Breads

  

  This Sunday we will celebrate Easter! Like last year my friend and I will gather together for a home-style Easter brunch. Each of us will bring a dish and we... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Condensed Milk Cookies

  

  New cookies recipe! For those of you that like me have a deep love relationship with cookies- of any kind and any shape- well, you guys might want to try this... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Creamy Green Pea Risotto

  

  Last night I made my creamy green pea risotto and I re-shot all the pictures. Thus here I am bring up to the front page this old recipe that I posted back in... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• British Style Currant Scones

  

  During the week I never have time for a long and relaxed breakfast. I always rush out of bed, make myself a hot cup of espresso, some oats and then I'm off the... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Crackled Easter Eggs

  

  Easter is approaching, so are chocolate eggs! Here is an original and easy way to serve colorful eggs! Dying eggs is a fan things to do over Easter, I've alway... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How To: Dice a Carrot!

  

  Session 2 of the "How to" series. Today I will show you how to dice a carrot in a easy and friendly way. Step one is to peel off the carrot and cut off the... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chipotle-Glazed Turkey Meatloaf

  

  I have said this before, and I will not get tired repeating it: comfort food is the best! Fancy food is pretty, comfort food is hearty and good. I am sure you... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Homemade Granola Cereals

  

  I love granola cereals, I love them on yogurt and fresh berries, with a cup of cold almond milk, event sprinkled on soups for some extra crunchiness. In China... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• French Chocolate Brioche Braid

  

  Last time I went home I transferred in Paris. My flight from shanghai landed at 5 am and I was STARVING since I was on China time, which was 12 pm...LUNCH! The... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chinese Dumplings: Radicchio, Beef and Mint!

  

  There cannot be Chinese New Year celebration with out the famous and tasty " jiaozi ", dumplings! This year I made them with Italian radicchio, ground beef,... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Happy Chinese New Year!

  

  We are getting ready here in China to welcome the year of the Goat! Shanghai is empty, and the few people left are all home to celebrate with their family. I... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Bread Sticks – Italian Grissini!

  

  I have always wanted to try homemade bread sticks. I am a bread person, meaning I can eat a whole loaf of bread if I am hungry. When I am in a restaurant I can'... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Chocolate Hearts (Valentine’s Day)

  

  Happy Valentine's to those who have a special one to spend the day with, but also to those who don't have a better half in their lives yet! Today is the day to... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Orange-Yogurt Cake

  

  I love fruit! I am one of those people who regularly consumes their daily 5 portion of fresh fruit and vegetable. I never miss out on a green apple or a fresh... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Valentine’s Recipes: Heart-shape Quiche and Vol-au-vent!

  

  It is again that time of the year when, no matter where you are looking, all you can see are hearts! Chocolate hearts, gift boxes, cakes, cookies...everything... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Baked Cod with Potatoes – Baccala’ Al Forno (Cooking with Mom)

  

  This one is a very typical dish from my hometown. It is made used salted cod fish fillets which you will soaked in water for 2-3 days (to get rid of the salt)... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Ricotta and Bacon Ravioli with AlceNero Tomato Sauce and New Cookbook

  

  My 3rd cookbook project is finished, printed and released and guess what? It's completely free of charge! The book gathers a total of fourteen 30-minute... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Double Cooked Pork Loin with Coppa and Mushrooms

  

  When I was in Italy my mom made this dish for me and some of my friends. It was delicious and everyone loved it, so I asked my mom the recipe and back in... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 EXPAT, FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES