Tag Archives: tomatoes

From Italia: simply the best!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Daniela

Two of my friends from college arrived in Shanghai a few days ago. As they are from my hometown  my mom gave them a little package to bring here for me. It was full of delicious treats! It made me … Continue reading →

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Seppia al pomodoro (Cuttlefish in tomatoes)

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Daniela

Most people think that as Shanghai is close to the coast of China (thus its name Shang = on Hai = Sea) it has amazing seafood…well, clearly all these people have never been to Shanghai. The water that surrounds China … Continue reading →

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Lean and Green Salad

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Daniela

I know I promised I would have told you about my heavenly week in New Zealand, but since I came back I’ve been soo, soooooo, SOOOOO, busy that I still haven’t had time to download the pics from my camera… … Continue reading →

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The bow-tie Pasta

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Daniela

I love going to the kitchen, open up my fridge, look at what I have left  and come up with an idea for dinner. It just makes me feel creative, which makes me feel unique, which makes me feel like … Continue reading →

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Emergency 15-minute-meal

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Daniela

I finally got the x-pole. They delivered it to my bf’s office and it came in this huge box with a lady hanging out of a pole on the cover…that was not the kind of discrete packaging I was expecting…so … Continue reading →

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The Pesto – Chicken Salad

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Daniela

It’s hot, it’s HOT………! I can barely keep my cloth on with this heat. When the Summer kicks in, like it has done in the last weeks, I feel the need to eat something refreshing and light! Also, since only … Continue reading →

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The Caprese Pasta

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Daniela

This pasta dish takes its’ name from the caprese salad. Basically it is a pasta dish with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella which for flavor and color resemble the famous Italian salad one. The Caprese Pasta is ideal in the Summer, … Continue reading →

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Pignata style Octopus

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Daniela

This is one of the most famous dish of Salento. Its’ name come from the pignata, a pot made of cast iron where people use to cook the octopus and then serve it. It looks like this Clearly I didn’t … Continue reading →

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