I have just read a delightful book 'Umbrian Supper Club' by Marlena de Blasi. It is s story of a small group of women from Umbria who get together once a week . They meet in an old stone ... continue reading...
Rosanna’s Elderflower Syrup
My sister Rosanna has a most magical garden outside Zurich. In her garden she has an enormous Elderberry tree. These trees were often planted on farms and were known as ' holy trees', for ... continue reading...
Super Healthy Muesli
This is such a beautiful and healthy way to start the day! All you need is 2-3 large tablespoons of ' muesli' and you are set. I make this 'muesli' in a large quantity, pour it in a large ... continue reading...
Easter Dinner
We have a Easter tradition in our family, and that is the preparation and cooking oft the 8 hour lamb. No Easter for us is complete without it!!! For the whole afternoon, the delicious smell ... continue reading...
Another Sunday Lunch at Bondi
Sunday was another amazing day! The sun shone, the water was crystal clear. All the family came over for lunch! It reminded me of Sardegna! I tried to make something different. At the ... continue reading...
Making Bread
Today the weather is grey and cool, so perfect for bread making. Samson and Griffin are visiting and giving me a hand or four in preparing it. we used: • 350 gr whole organic spelt ... continue reading...
Nowrooz (Iranian New Year)
This year we celebrated our new year a little different. We decided to celebrate it the Iranian way. The Iranians celebrate 'Nowrooz' in the spring, Nowrooz means, the new day. So we thought ... continue reading...
Nocino
I am making 'Nocino', a walnut liqueur, from a recipe my grandfather gave to me. He in turn received it from the monks in a convent above Lugano in Switzerland. It is made with green walnuts ... continue reading...
Christmas Stockings
I had made these Christmas stocking for my children when they were little. They loved them and it was always such an exciting time, full of anticipation, when the stockings came out of the ... continue reading...
Una Cena Pugliese
On Tuesday 21 of October, we are having a special dinner at 'Bei Amici' Restaurant. The theme will be Puglia, a region in the very south of Italy. In June this year, I visited the Salento ... continue reading...