Speaking of Languages…Menu 2. Was speaking with the gorgeous Duchess this morning, in Palermo, Sicily. Via facetime…it’s free! And we can see each other, first thing in the morning for me, last thing the night before for her. I forgot to take my string of pearls
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Speaking of Languages…Menu 1. Today I did my first ever radio interview, which encouraged a bit of nerve-wracking anticipation, but once underway, the passion took over & the animation flowed :)) Must remember to tune in. Sunshine FM 104.9 The Italian Hour, every Sunday at 8.30pm.
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Caramelized Pear, Pistachio & Ricotta Tart. ….with honey glaze. And on a gluten free base!! Add vanilla bean ice cream, or double dollop cream, or silky egg custard. What more could you ask for? A friend from the far flung corners of the earth posted this gorgeous
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Recipe Recap. As promised….:)) Here is our all-time, absolutely fabulous basic Pesto recipe…. Ingredients: 1 bunch basil 1 bunch parsley ½ cup toasted pistachios ½ cup toasted pine-nuts (or macs) 1 generous tspn. garlic (or 2 big cloves) ¾ cup grated parmesan ¼ cup lemon juice Pinch of
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To Start & To Finish. It’s been an interesting week…a couple of fantastic exploring trips with some of our guests & a rather large cooking class with a heap of lovely Danish visitors. We had the return of our jet-setting royals & all the activity which that
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Cooking Class & Some Recipes. There is always Panelle in the cooking classes. Because it’s fun, & easy, & typically Sicilian street food. But generally, when you buy it, it has been cooked for a while already, probably in old used oil, & is not so delicious,
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SPINACI CON OLIO AGLIO E PEPERONCINO Spinach with Garlic & Chilli. Wash & squeeze dry a bunch of spinach. Heat olive in pan & add slivers of garlic & dried chilli, then the spinach. Season & toss for several minutes. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon
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Italian Food…Menu #1 The focus for this yummy & easy menu is eggplants & ricotta… Rather than the 2 or 3 courses we are familiar with over on this side of the world, in Europe we have several dishes making a feast to share, lots of tasty
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Cheesecakes…Refrigerated & Baked. A note to my Mother… Hello Mother Chook… here’s the you-beaut refrigerated cheesecake recipe as promised :)) it’s been Shae’s favourite choice every birthday for eons, well tried & true. Let me know how you go!! With much love always….xx Refrigerated Cheesecake 16oz. (500g)
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Sticky Date Pudding Okay, okay…here’s the promised Sticky Date Pudding recipe! Up close & personal! Just one more sweet, nurturing treat before the warmth of summer is upon us… On the back of last week’s Saturday fun recipes, Chocolate Ganache & Russian Caramel Sauce, requests have been pouring in
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