Monthly Archives: May 2010

Cake decoration with MMF

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Daniela

MMF stands for Marshmallow fondant which is a dough made of marshmallow candies and powder sugar. Its consistency makes it perfect to be shaped into flowers, butterflies or other cute animals to decorate cakes. Here I am going to show … Continue reading →

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Artichoke Frittata

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Daniela

This time I not writing from China but from ITALY, yeahhh! I got here last Saturday as a surprise to my mom for her birthday and now I am enjoying sunshine and great food. Since I’m here I have decided … Continue reading →

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Pasta Salad

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Daniela

The Pasta Salad, or in Italian Insalata di Pasta, is a perfect summer dish as it is served cold with fresh vegetable and fish or meat (depends on how you like it). It is a perfect picnic snack as it … Continue reading →

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Pizzaiola Chicken

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Daniela

Looking for an easy but tasty recipe for tonight dinner? Here it is!  This pizzaiola chicken is a delicious dish that wont eat up much of your time. I’ve learned this recipe from my aunt, who is from Napoli, and … Continue reading →

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Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Daniela

I did it! Yesterday I tried for the first time to prepare Jiaozi. I have to admit I am a Jiaozi lover! They are definitely my favorite Chinese dish ever! Recently I have been taking Chinese cooking class and yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Nutella Cheesecake

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Daniela

This is definitely one of the most delicious dessert I have prepared in the last months. Its soft and creamy texture and its crispy base make this Nutella cheesecake one of my favorite dessert ever now! I’ve made it yesterday … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tagliolini in Salmon Cream

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Daniela

Tagliolini is a type of Italian pasta  typically from Emilia-Romagna (a region in the center of Italy). It is long and cylindrical in shape. You can buy it pre-made or you can make it yourself, like I have done. After … Continue reading →

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Shooting and Urbanantomy.com

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Daniela

Yesterday I had my very first shooting section. I needed some pics for my interview with vivishanghai and they, of course, requested images of me related to cooking. I was kinda nervous cause basically I am not comfortable with having … Continue reading →

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