In these days in Italy is “Carnevale” time, that is days prior to the Easter holiday. During these days it is traditional to make “Cenci” or “Frittelle”. Cenci are made...
This is a typical Tuscan broth recipe which name come from the word “Pollo” that means Chicken! I don’t do it on my cooking classes but the broth in general...
Finally my easy to do recipe of a variation of “Panettone”. I thought about an easy recipe that doesn’t need a long leavening and that can be used as a...
Christmas’ period is approching and I like preparing some typical cakes in advance. I like to start from the typical ones of my territory that is Siena. There are at least...
The 1st of November is all Saints feast. In Italy we celebrate this solemnity in honour of all the Saints known or unknown. In Tuscany we have our cake to...
Finally Autumn is on the way and in Tuscany this season gives our kitchens products and ingredients that are the basis of our cooking. Soups are on top of the...
If there is something that takes me back to my childhood is the smell of my mother’s apple cake while it is cooking. I would have never stopped eating it...
Panzanella recipe is a great way to use up stale bread and tomatoes and it makes a delicious summer dish for everyone. As from all the old recipes, the ingredients...
Even though it is not my favourite cake, today I experimented this new and easy to make recipe. Creme Caramel is a custard dessert knew all over the world, but...
The aglione, which resembles a giant garlic, has all the benefits of garlic without any of the drawbacks. Its flavor is milder than that of the slightly sweet and nutty onion...
