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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.

  • Sweet September Flatbread

    Sweet September Flatbread

    Sweet September Flatbread, a thin white pizza or focaccia topped with lots of black grapes.…

  • Baked Pumpkin

    Baked Pumpkin

    Baked pumpkin for bruschetta, pasta, and various toppings. It’s an underrated vegetable, and in Southern…

  • Halloween Tartlets

    Halloween Tartlets

    Halloween tartlets for the night of witches, even if All Hallows’Eve literally means the night…

  • Gratinated Purple Cabbage

    Gratinated Purple Cabbage

    Gratinated purple cabbage, here’s how a simple and well-known vegetable can become a super tasty…

  • Pasta with Pesto and Pumpkin

    Pasta with Pesto and Pumpkin

    Pasta with pesto and pumpkin, obviously baked, crispy. Pumpkin is not very loved for its…

  • Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper

    Spaghetti with Garlic, Oil, and Chili Pepper

    Spaghetti with garlic, oil, and chili pepper, a classic of Italian cuisine, is not easy…

  • Meat Cannelloni

    Meat Cannelloni

    Meat cannelloni and Sunday becomes a celebration, not just on Sundays, they are good for…

  • Whimsical Salad

    Whimsical Salad

    Simple whimsical salad, easy and with just 2 ingredients. Obviously, it doesn’t require cooking and…

  • Cannellini Beans ‘Uccelletto’ Style

    Cannellini Beans ‘Uccelletto’ Style

    Cannellini beans ‘uccelletto’ style, which actually does not contain meat contrary to what the name…

  • Slow Cooker Stew

    Slow Cooker Stew

    Slow Cooker Stew, of course, can be prepared all year round, but it is certainly…