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…
Dessert
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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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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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I woke up hearing the rain pattering slightly on the windows, as to announce timidly the start of a new season and the end of an incredibly torrid and dry Summer. The…
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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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Summer
Ricotta lemon alternative tiramisu and the importance of taking time to feed your own creativity – or something like that
The other day, between dust, mosquitoes and the noise of the sander I was using to plane the wood of our new boat – wait, I’ll tell you more about that later…
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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…