Upcycling a Berlin Street Treasure
It was a warm summer day in Friedrichshain. I had just visited a friend and was on my way home when something on the side of the road caught my eye. A small wooden play kitchen, slightly used but still …
Gnocchi from Scratch
Buongiorno hungry people! Making homemade gnocchi is easier than you might think. If you want to learn how to make gnocchi from scratch, this simple Italian recipe will guide you through every step. You just need a few basic ingredients …
Fennel Salad
This fennel salad with orange, grapefruit and pistachios is a summer salad you need to try! It’s a twist on the classic Sicilian orange salad, known in Italian as insalata di arance. It’s light, refreshing and ready within 10 minutes. …
Black Pasta Dough from Scratch
Buongiorno tutti! This post is for everyone who wants to know how to make black pasta from scratch. I used squid ink to give the pasta dough a deep intense black colour. You can also use cuttlefish ink, but the …
Food & Drinks in Florence: My Recommendations
I spent a chapter of my life in Florence, living in a small apartment in the Santa Croce area. It was a time when I had no idea what carbs were, when I looked like a curvy Renaissance model, and …
February & March: Celebrating Italy!
As you might have noticed, the Italian cuisine holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Italy in the past, where my love for cooking and tasting developed. Some of my most popular YouTube videos are Italian recipes, …
Pasta Dough from Scratch
Making homemade pasta dough from scratch is easier than you think. You just need a few ingredients to make your own fresh pasta. You can either roll it by hand or use a pasta machine. I like making pasta myself …
Homemade Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Hello hungry people! In this post I will show you how to make black pasta from scratch using squid ink. The squid ink will give it a deep intense black colour. You can also use cuttlefish ink, but the consistency …
Caviar Crostini
Level up your snack game with these easy bites. The caviar I used is made from lumpfish roe, a budget friendly option that offers good value for its quality. These elegant, bite sized canapés are perfect for pairing with your …
Martini Vibrante Mocktail
Did you know that Martini currently offers two alcohol free Aperitivo options? One is called Martini Floreale, which I used in the Alcohol-Free Jalapeño Margarita recipe, and the other is Martini Vibrante, which I used for the mocktail recipe below. …