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My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

  • Pumpkin Cookies

    Pumpkin Cookies

    Pumpkin Cookies: here is my recipe to make 15 with chocolate, hazelnuts, and almonds. It’s…

  • Parisian Pizza

    Parisian Pizza

    Parisian Pizza not because it’s a French pizza, from Paris, but in Neapolitan it’s “pizz…

  • Salentine Potato Pie

    Salentine Potato Pie

    Salentine potato pie, a kind of focaccia consisting of two layers of seasoned mashed potatoes,…

  • Quince Pear Jam

    Quince Pear Jam

    Quince pear jam, a fantastic gift I didn’t know about. I knew about quince apples…

  • Polenta with Porcini Mushrooms

    Polenta with Porcini Mushrooms

    Polenta with porcini mushrooms ready to be cooked with all the dried mushrooms incorporated. I…

  • Spaghetti Arugula and Gorgonzola

    Spaghetti Arugula and Gorgonzola

    Spaghetti arugula and gorgonzola: a simple and tasty first course. Of course, spaghetti is a…

  • Spicy Tofu Bites

    Spicy Tofu Bites

    Spicy tofu bites, an alternative second course. Tofu is a soy-based food obtained by coagulating…

  • Salted Caramel Cheesecake

    Salted Caramel Cheesecake

    Salted caramel cheesecake, a unique and delicious dessert that can be prepared quickly without baking,…

  • Blueberry Clafoutis

    Blueberry Clafoutis

    Blueberry Clafoutis, although the original recipe actually calls for only black cherries with pits to…

  • Roasted Rooster with Incredible Cocotte

    Roasted Rooster with Incredible Cocotte

    Roasted Rooster with Incredible Cocotte. Since I got this magic pot, there’s no food I…