Vegan Hazelnut Spread (Nutella inspired)

So we are talking chocolate here. And hazelnuts. The real thing. Homemade (which means potentially you can never run out of it). Easy. Quick. And chocolaty. Did I mention it is also totally vegan? And has no added oils? So if you love Nutella, but you are too environmental conscious, or simply you like tasty…

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Not a Dark Forest Swiss Roll

So… this post is the result of watching several episodes in the same day of the Great British Baking Challenge. I literally love that show! It is my favourite cooking show, I like the concept, I like the presenters, I like the people and of course I find the dishes a great source of inspiration.…

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Vegan Crème Brulée tartlet

Valentine’s day is here once again! I am sure each and every one of us has a different Valentine tradition, and a different Valentine story to share… For me, I spent many Valentines with my hubbie,  even if with years, and experiences, we realised good company is what one really need during Valentine’s Day… and…

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Semifreddo Amaretto with Maple and Coffee caramel

Isn’t it weird how sometimes you are doing random stuff and a memory come back to you like a punch? I know it’s a bit strong, but I can’t find any other word to describe the feeling… The other day I was listening to some Italian music, for no particular reason at all, and then in…

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Sweet Peanuts Soup

Happy Chinese New Year! I had the most amazing dinner last night with my friends, and we decided to celebrate with a very nice dinner all together! Picture the scene: three Italians, one  Malaysian, one Chinese, one Portuguese, one Argentinian, one Salvadoran plus a wonderful teenage girl and 3 kids of different ages… it was…

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