soddisfacente/satisfying Some time ago, I watched Giada De Laurentiis cooking a Berry Strata using “kitchen basics”. I love simple recipes! But, do I have the basics? Frozen fruit – check. Ricotta – check, check. Eggs – check! Bread? hmmmm. Since stores don’t sell bread in single person portions, I decided to try freezing sections of […]

frutta e verdura/fruits and vegetables I love avocados. And, like many food included in Mele Cotte, it was only recently that I bought my first one, a Hass, to use at home. I think it was more of a brown issue, than hesitation. Avocados brown so easily, and had I known simple acidity (lemon or […]

I stopped by The Girl Detective, a blog written by my sister’s friend and former Hoya housemate. Like Ms. Detective, I don’t really participate in Internet quizzes, but every now and again there is one that raises an eyebrow (if I could actually successfully complete that motion). Well? In terms of my accent, this little […]

Finocchio/Fennel I have mentioned before how I enjoy fennel; therefore, purchasing a bulb or two whenever I have the chance. And, how excited was I to see its nutritional value? 35 calories, woohoo! Well, I was knee deep in stress this weekend and don’t foresee that stress going away any time soon. (No need to […]