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Happy anniversary!
When I started my blog 6 years ago today, my main focus was to make public all the recipes I shared in my leisure classes, family clubs and after school clubs for more than 10 years. My classes at Perth College were so popular that […]
Sunshine on a plate
Spring in Scotland is a mix bag of weather and, consequently, moods. One second seems autumn with fine rain that goes on for hours, then when the sun comes out is fairly warm, sometimes to the point that seems like summer. And the mood change […]
Pizza … I can’t resist!!
Pizza is my favourite food and apparently is also the world’s number one food. Since I moved near Edinburgh few years ago I tried various pizza places. Here are some examples! Matto is definitely one of my favourite, great pizza and creative toppings! Razzo is […]
Raspberry crumble slice
I visited Austria many times with my parents as I grew up very close to the Austrian border. This recipe it’s my version of a Linzer torte, from the Austrian city of Linz, a delicious jam tart with a soft and fragrant pastry. It brings […]
Pizza al taglio
So few days ago my kids wanted pizza, as the best pizzeria in town is closed due to Covid-19, I decided to make it. This is my favourite one as it’s good even if you bake it in a domestic oven. Usually the pizza al […]
Tea loaf or Bara Brith
Since I moved in this country I learn the reassuring power of a cup of tea and a slice of this tea loaf is the perfect accompaniment. This recipe create a moist fruit loaf with plump dried fruit as they are soaked in tea overnight. […]
Comfort food for the winter months … Gnudi
It’s been too long since my last post and I know I keep you posted on Instagram but it’s nice to post here on my blog where I can also add recipes. This recipe is for Gnudi a traditional Tuscan recipe that literally means naked. […]
Celebrating 15 years!
Fifteen years ago we booked five no return tickets to Scotland, and for my family and me, this was the best decision ever. When I moved in this country the first thing that struck me was the wind, a constant companion that keeps the air […]
Focaccia di Recco
A few days ago I received a text from my local deli shop, Provender Brown, announcing that my special order has been delivered … the crescenza. This fresh and creamy cheese is known in Italy as crescenza or stracchino and has a flavour and consistency […]
Delicious meatballs and the power of the language.
A few days ago I was delivering a lesson in collaboration with a Modern Language teacher and her pupils whom are learning Spanish. The class was making different kind of Spanish food amongst which also some meatballs and I started thinking that my meatballs are […]