I think I have become less tolerant. I cannot say why, if it is a matter of growth or rather an attitude that – from a certain point onwards – has been…
Cakes
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Fall
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Smells accompany us throughout the course of our life, often linking us to very specific memories. There is the incomparable, unique and special smell of home, welcoming us as an embrace every…
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I could tell you about a romantic dinner, among the violet flowers that tint the Lagoon at the beginning of Autumn. I could tell you how the last golden rays of sun…
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Summer, Travel
About looking, an eulogy to slowness and a Dutch apple cake inspired by Flemish paintings
Recently I found myself giving some thought to data accumulation, in my case photos, ideas, recipes, notes of all kinds. The more my life becomes exciting and animated by new travels, adventures…
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Spring
Glimpses from an ancient world | Crostatine with homemade rose petal jam with Miranda’s roses
In my olfactory memory, the intense scent of some ancient varieties of roses is associated with secret Venice, that of the hidden gardens, those that you spy through the cracks of the…
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Winter
Freaky-version of Torta della Nonna, a recipe from the book “Naturally Vegetarian” by Hortus!
My dear friend Valentina (Hortus!) wrote a book, and after a year of hard work, research, intuitions, doubts, shared inspirations and support behind the scenes, today I can flip through its pages…
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Paris wakes up early. The first light of dawn illuminates that intricate tangle of rooftops and chimneys, bringing a twinkling glow into its still deserted streets. The morning smells of butter and…
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Winter
Emilia amongst the secrets of the Painters’ Villa & Red Bean chocolate decadent mud cake with salty caramel cream
[ *This recipe was made in collaboration with Amio pulses, you can read it even HERE, along with many other recipes made by me, Giulia and Valentina! ] —— Early morning, almost…
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Summer, Workshops
ESPRESSO-CHOCOLATE LAMINGTONS + AN AUSTRALIAN #CHIAROSCURO FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY & STYLING RETREAT ANNOUNCEMENT
That’s right. I am announcing a workshop in Australia and I don’t know how I will manage to end the page without screaming too many times yeeeeeh-yhuuuuuu-whoooo-jabadabadoooooo while jumping up and down…
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In this season of the year, even though I wake up early, the sun is already high up in the sky and a warm breeze moves my linen curtains bringing an intense…