An idea for the Christmas desert? You could experiment with this and create your different fillings.
Friday, 2 December 2011
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
Taste of Testaccio - Food Tour
Another wonderful post from the "Food Lover's Odyssey" blog. Get ready to lick your lips and start planning your trip to Italy.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food
Italian food for the week from one of my favourite blogs - "Food Lover's Odyssey".
A selection of some wonderful recipes for you all to try this week to bring the "dulce vita" into your home.
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Zucchini Carpaccio, Spaghetti Style | The Healthy Foodie
This is a wonderful healthy meal, ideal for a lunch in the garden, or to be packed in a picnic basket.
Zucchini Carpaccio, Spaghetti Style | The Healthy Foodie
Zucchini Carpaccio, Spaghetti Style | The Healthy Foodie
Thursday, 24 November 2011
5 Best Historic Caffès in Trieste
Another one of my favourite Blogs - "ITALY Magazine" - and a very tempting post on historic cafes in Trieste.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Sage Focaccia
Focaccia is one of my favourite Italian breads, and as a snack with drinks outside - it is just awesome. Here is a wonderful recipe from the Blog "A Full Measure of Happiness".
Italy on a Plate - The Week in Italian Food: Nov 20, 2011 - Food Lover's Odyssey
An update from one of my favourite blogs - "Food Lover's Odyssey"
Friday, 18 November 2011
Outdoor Restaurants Cape Town | Summer Cape Town
A wonderful list of alfresco restaurants in Cape Town and surrounding areas. All places that can be recommended to give you that "dulce vita" feeling. Enjoy.....
Eurochocolate - Italy's Biggest Chocolate Festival - Food Lover's Odyssey
This wonderful post in the "Food Lover's Odyssey" blog, is a must read for all chocolate fans and followers of living the "dolce vita". Wonderful photographs to tempt all of us!
Tuscany Captured
Elena Nikitinykh is a computer programmer in Europe, but also a very accomplished photographer. This photograph of hers, has captured a very evocative mood of Tuscany that I felt I just had to share. The light, the colour, the shadows and the pine trees - all just speak to "dolce vita".
Olive all'ascolana
Here is my suggestion for the perfect antipasti for tomorrow night's dinner - or any time when you have invited some friends around. A bit of preparation involved, but the guests will love it and pay you so many compliments!
Italian Zabaglione Cream over Cranberries and Pears
Good Morning from a windy Cape Town - we are in for a mild weekend with a chance of rain on Sunday.
Zabaglione is a traditional Italian desert, and this is a wonderful recipe, which I would suggest for Saturday night dinner party, or as desert for a family luncheon on Sunday. Enjoy!
The Atlas of Aspirational Origins
Names of agricultural regions, villages, even specific farms are proliferating on food labels and menus. They suggest a guarantee of authenticity and taste. But are they? What if those authentic-sounding names are made up?
Being the foodie that I am, I found this article very interesting.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
Al Dente Gourmet: The First Harvest of Radishes with a Savory Tart – An Asparagus Salad and A Roll Cake with Dulce de Leche
This is me..... so very "dolce vita"......
I think I will make this for Saturday lunch.
spicy zucchini and ricotta fritters from The Merry Gourmet
Zucchini and ricotta - two ingredients that are very much part of the Italian cooking scene. These fritters are easy to make and yummy. Try them....
Pasta With Sage & Pinenuts
A wonderful vegetarian pasta, ideal for a light luncheon.
Tomato Bread Salad | The Official Site of Chef Georgia Pellegrini | Food, Travel, Lifestyle, Hunting and Redefining Slow Food
A wonderful salad to enjoy in the garden, enjoying the early summer weather. This type of meal is so typical of living the "dolce vita".
This recipe comes from the blog of Chef Gergia Pellegrini. A must for all foodies.
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