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Bologna in Bloom: Flowers, Events and Private Gardens

Bologna in Bloom: I love spring season. And you? The things I love most about this season are: the long days, the brightest light and the warmest air, the clouds that seem meringues, the sudden thunderstorms, the scent of rain and flowers, the buds on the trees, the flowering of the wisteria in Piazza Santo Stefano…

ByMonica12 May 20180Comments

In Season. Poached Egg and Baked Asparagus With Bacon

Waiting for the weekend. If I don't work, I rarely make plans for the weekend. After a busy week, I let the weekend take shape little by little, deciding at a time - and depending on the weather - if I get up early or stay in bed longer. After breakfast, which at least on weekends…

ByMonica4 April 20180Comments

COURSES Gluten-free INGREDIENTS RECIPES Savoury Cakes Sunday Lunch

Gluten-Free Savoury Tart With Asparagus Salad

Asparagus salad in a savoury tart? Yes, in this recipe a very simple asparagus salad finds its home in a crispy shell and becomes savoury cake. What do you think? Basic doughs and savoury cakes. Often, during the weekend, I spend some time making savoury tart. I find that a torta salata is a good idea…

ByMonica27 October 20170Comments

COURSES Preserves RECIPES

Two recipes for strawberry jam and a bunch of memories

Spring. Blue skies and clouds that look like whipped cream. Blooming meadows, the buzzing of bees, and jars to fill with strawberry jam. At the beginning of the Spring, I start to find the first strawberries at the market. But only tardive strawberry is the best produce for fragrant homemade jam jars. Indeed early produce is more expensive, less tasty,…

ByMonica27 October 20170Comments

COURSES Eggs INGREDIENTS Main Course RECIPES

Stuffed frittata roll recipe

One of my favorite food writers, M.F.K. Fisher, wrote: "Probably one of the most mysterious things in the world is the egg before it is broken." I love eggs in every way. Scrambled eggs and Italian frittata are two recipes I love to cook and eat. Often, when I have to prepare a meal for myself alone,…

ByMonica27 October 20172Comments

COURSES Gluten-free INGREDIENTS Legumes Main Course OCCASIONS RECIPES Sunday Lunch

Meatloaf “alla Genovese”: A Summer Vegetarian Recipe

Although its name may suggest a roll of meat, meatloaf alla Genovese is a completely vegetarian dish. This recipe is by my friend Veronica, who was born in Genova (the capital of the Liguria region), but like me, she has lived in Bologna for many years. Meatloaf "alla Genovese". Also known as Ligurian meatloaf, meatloaf alla Genovese recipe is widespread not…

ByMonica1 May 20170Comments