Unlock the Italian Lifestyle: Join My Aperitivo Class! Do you ever find yourself daydreaming of the sun-soaked streets of Florence or the romantic Lake Como? There’s a reason Italy captures the hearts and imaginations of people worldwide. Beyond its beauty and rich history, the Italian lifestyle is synonymous with la dolce vita—the sweet life, where…
Torta al Cioccolato e Senera Vermouth (Chocolate and Senera Vermouth)
This delicious dark chocolate cake flavored with Senera vermouth and served with whipped cream and raspberries is a truly treat. Chocolate has several compounds that have been linked to one’s mood and pleasure, such as phenyl-ethylamine which has amphetamine-like stimulating properties and tryptophan, related to serotonin, a substance associated with ecstasy and happiness. In addition…
Pate’ di Fegatini di Pollo con Crostini (Chicken Liver Pate’ with Crostini)
Chicken liver patè is a typical Tuscan recipe that belongs to the farmers’ tradition and is a staple of the Tuscan aperitivo. It is enjoyed with toasted bread, crostini. If you prefer a less strong taste, you can add some chicken meat and other vegetables such as carrots and celery. In my recipe I replaced…
Confettura di Pere e Kiwi (Pear and Kiwi Jam)
Keep the flavor of autumn with this delicious jam. Every season I prepare several jams when fruit is mature, rich in flavor and nutrients. A few days ago I friend who has a farm gave me some pears and kiwi, and I instantly knew I had to make a jam adding a special ingredient –…