NOTES FROM A PRIVILEGED LOCKDOWN, DAY 12ish (but more like 16ish)
And here goes LOCKDOWN

And here goes LOCKDOWN

Prequel to LOCKDOWN During voluntary lockdown, we have more time to cook, more time to read, more time to open drawers and rediscover forgotten little objects gone missing. More time to be amazed. Our 17 year-old-son (all school, basketball practice, tv-series, social networks) is helping his dad with gardening. Just brought me this little treasure,…

Besciamella

Besciamella

A great white sauce for many oven pan delicacies.  Indispensable for lasagne. One of those worth knowing by heart. And don’t let any french chef tell you otherwise: besciamella was taught to the French by Caterina de’ Medici, when she married the Kings of France. Ingredients: 100 gr of butter 100 gr flour 1 lt…

The Real Spaghetti al Tonno (tuna spaghetti)
Cristiana’s Unbeatable Zucchine Frittata

Cristiana’s Unbeatable Zucchine Frittata

NOT  to be translated with “Squash omelette” (although technically…) Ingredients: Frying pan, better if non-stick (but that is bad for you. How about ceramic lined? I just got a new one, expensive but gorgeous) 6 TBspoons extra virgin olive oil (Cristiana uses her top quality, but this is a luxury only few can afford. I…

Solo Traveling Does Not Mean Traveling Alone
Suspended Coffee, going international
Forget Nintendo

Forget Nintendo

Check these teenagers out! In the island of Sardinia, most every male can play this traditional game of Morra: it is played by two 2-man teams. As you see in the video, the 2 duos stand in front of each other, while each player ( at an incredibly fast rythm)  throws numbers with one hand,…

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci

This is what you made on your class. An Italian all-season classic. Deserving alternatives will be posted later. Suggestions welcome! Ingredients: 2 CUPS FRESH RICOTTA 1 CUP STEAMED VEGGETABLES (spinach, green beet or other) 1/3 CUP FRESHLY GRATED PARMIGIANO  FRESHLY GRATED NUTMEG TO TASTE SALT TO TASTE Preparation: FILLING: Mince and squeeze excess water from…