Italian Gourmet Traveller, living in Dubai.
When travelling to an Italian city for just a couple of days it’s very hard to decide where to eat because there are so many excellent options. If that wasn’t enough, the limited time makes it very hard to balance how long you spend eating out and how long visiting local attractions. Florence makes your life…
Some of you asked me on Instagram where I buy the special ingredients I use in my recipes. I usually buy them directly in the shops in Dubai, but in these days it’s useful to order online. So, I searched and selected those products on amazon and I listed the links in this page. These products…
Along with tomatoes, zucchini and bell peppers, the eggplants are the true summer vegetable in Italy, and in my family. Once they reach our kitchen, straight from my father’s garden, we cook the eggplants in different ways to accompany our holiday days. These Rice Stuffed Eggplant Rolls are one of my mother’s recipes that I love…
We all know the classic ‘Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino’ recipe which is really good and super-easy to make. Today I wanted to make it in a different way, so I used a black garlic head in addition to a clove of the white one. The result is a delicate combination of spicy and sweet flavour…
In August 2019 we took the trip of our dreams, and one year later I’ve finally got the time to write about it. Going to Japan had always been on our bucket list. Everybody I’ve talked with that has been to Japan has been enchanted by the country, and we too fell under its spell. The…
In August 2019 we realised our dream of going to Japan and visited six cities in fifteen days. In this article, I will tell you about our time in Tokyo where our unforgettable trip started and ended. While here, you can find all the information you need to plan your trip to Japan. TOKYO IN SHORT We landed…
On the occasion of my husband’s birthday in August 2019, we decided to have a Michelin-starred dinner at Tapas Molecular Bar, located inside the sky lobby of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. The Bar offers a breathtaking view of the city and experimental fusion dishes with the ingredients from different cuisines of the world. It is a set menu dinner served in…
To make a tasty vegetarian burger don’t underestimate the sauce. These Gourmet Kale Burgers have a surprising taste thanks to the delicious cheese sauce I added on top. Ingredients 200g Kale 150g Grated Parmesan 50g Grated Pecorino 100g Bread 1 Egg Garlic Breadcrumbs Milk EVO Oil & Salt Method Kale Burgers Wash and cut the Kale; peel the…
My interest in food has always been a constant in my life. For my bachelor’s thesis (entitled “The Memory of Taste”) I had the privilege to study the Slow Food movement directly at the HQ in Bra (Cuneo, Italy). Having the chance to meet everyone involved in this important project and, thanks to them, to submit a…
I finally tried pasta made from chickpeas, this one specifically had also turmeric in it, and I can say it is actually good. Of course, its flavor is different from white-flour pasta, it tastes like chickpeas; but if you can trim carbohydrates and still feel satisfied why not? Give it a try! The best sauce for this…
I was looking for a delicious and super healthy dessert, and I found it! This gluten and dairy-free Fudgy Chocolate Cake is not only irresistible, but it is also super easy to make as it requires just 4 ingredients. I decided to replace brown sugar with erythritol* for the first time as an experiment, and it perfectly worked.…
These Potato Croquettes have a soft heart and a crispy crust and are also good cold! My mother often prepare these fritters during the summer, before going to the beach. They are the perfect accompaniment for aperitif or side dish to a larger meal. Ingredients for 2 people – 5 medium potatoes – 1 egg – 50g fresh cheese…
These Crispy Ricotta and Kale Balls are the perfect dish to kick off a rustic meal, a picnic or an aperitif. Everyone will love them! Ingredients for 18 small balls – 250g Fresh Ricotta Cheese – 100g Parmigiano Cheese Grated – 2 Eggs – 50g Sliced Bread – Milk – A bunch of fresh parsley – 1…
The İrmik Helvası is a traditional Turkish recipe made from semolina flour. It’s a delicious dessert which doesn’t require an oven. Ingredients – 2 Full tablespoons of butter – 2 Cups of semolina – 1.5 Cups of sugar – 2 Cups of milk – Cinnamon powder – Pine nuts Method Melt the butter in a pan.…
This Borlotti Bean Soup with Calamari has a surprising taste, and it’s also really easy to prepare. In my recipe I used dried beans, which require a lot longer cooking time (around 40 minutes) on top of the hours they need to soak in water. If you don’t have time, it is possible to use canned beans instead.…