My Italian Comfort Food
Here it is: finally the time has come for the authentic Italian strudel, the 100% original one. The dessert par excellence of my homeland, made of simple and sometimes unsuspected ingredients: did you know that to make an excellent strudel you also need breadcrumbs and a pinch of vinegar? Today I’m revealing all […]
Potato omelette is a great companion for undemanding dinners. It’s ideal with whatever is into your fridge: from freshcheese, to vegetables, from salami to simple canned tuna. I love its external crust and both the softness inside: practically everyone likes it and is very easy to make. That’s an excellent alternative to simple pan-fried potatoes […]
Oh no, buckwheat flour is not only used for pizzoccheri or polenta taragna, but also for desserts! Buckwheat cake stuffed with jam is a real classic of Trentino Alto Adige pastry and I must say that it conquered my palate too! For those unfamiliar with it, tasting it for the first time, it may vaguely […]
How good is polenta? I love it! Trust me: ther’s no season for eating it: I realli like it whether it’s snowing outside, or whether under the mid-August sun. This version is that of “polenta carbonera”, the most traditional cornmeal mush version in my corner of Trentino. Full of taste (and cholesterol too), it combines […]
