Italian mandu : my first cooking contest

Italian mandu : my first cooking contest

After the savoury one (the Korean crostata), here it is the sweet recipe: Italian mandu. I followed the same principles than the Korean crostata: creating a bridge between these two different worlds and making a trompe l’œil. What are mandu? They are the Korean dumplings 

Camilla’s Shortbreads

Camilla’s Shortbreads

Some years ago, one of the reasons I started my first blog was an afternoon adventure with my little niece. She was 1 year old and together we planned to make shortbreads. The joy and the astonishment in her face when the shortbreads went out 

Crostata with strawberry jam

Crostata with strawberry jam

Some years ago (I would say a life ago…) we had a regular plan for the Saturdays. We loved cooking and having dinner at one of our best friends home. We usually brought some fresh food to cook and a dessert. From those days I 

Sweet shortcrust pastry: a traditional basic recipe

Sweet shortcrust pastry: a traditional basic recipe

Did you fancy a dessert so easy to prepare that even your husband/boyfriend can manage? 😀 You are in the right place, just follow the recipe. This sweet shortcrust pastry is perfect for making tart, sweet pie (even the apple ones) and Italian crostata. Just 

Chocolate horseshoe biscuits (Christmas cookies)

Chocolate horseshoe biscuits (Christmas cookies)

Third and last idea for handmade, homemade Christmas presents: chocolate horseshoe biscuits. After the hot chocolate mix and the salted caramel sauce, it’s time for some cookies. Why we offer this kind of biscuits for Christmas? Because the horseshoe brings good luck, so it is perfect 

Homemade salted caramel sauce

Homemade salted caramel sauce

I am not a big fan of too much sugary desserts. I cannot say I didn’t love cake or ice-cream, I should be a liar, but I cannot eat thing too sugary. An example? Caramel cake! My boyfriend loves them so much… but I don’t!! 

Hot chocolate mix: how to prepare it

Hot chocolate mix: how to prepare it

The count down has begun: Christmas is coming!! 😀 It’s time to think about presents, isn’t it? Some years ago I started doing little presents by my own. Easy to make and quick gifts that your beloved ones can… finally eat!! Did you really think 

Pumpkin muffin with raspberry jam

Pumpkin muffin with raspberry jam

For the first time, even if we consider my previous blog, I am finally able to offer my readers something specifically dedicated to Halloween: it is my pleasure to introduce you to my frightful pumpkin muffin with raspberry jam!!! I always thought about it, made