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    Fried Squash Blossoms remind me of Summers in Italy. In Italy, the markets are full of beautiful squash blossoms bursting with color. The cheese…

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    Mushroom Puff Pastry Tart This Leek, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart is perfect for Gatherings. Savory and Sweet Tarts are one of my favorite…

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    Bresaola Platter is Perfect for an Afternoon Meal Bresaola is one of my favorite meats to add to an antipasto platter. With a loaf…

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Need wine suggestions for the Thanksgiving Meal? H Need wine suggestions for the Thanksgiving Meal? How about Rosé Style Champagne🥂. It pairs nicely with everything on the table and continues on well with desserts. There are tons of options for sparkling wines on the market so it can be a bit overwhelming to source one. ⭐️ Here are 3 good choices that are an amazing value for you money. They range from $16 to $48. ✨ Graham Beck Rosé NV, South Africa. Pair it with: Anything spicy or that has a kick. ✨ Gruet Rosé, NV New Mexico. Pair it with: A plate of fresh berries, hard or soft cheeses and smoked salmon. ✨ Louis De Sacy, Brut Rosé, Champagne, Reims, France. Pair it with: Heavier meats and cheeses. Perfect for the main Thanksgiving meal as it can balance all of the complex flavors. For details click the link in my bio ⬆️ and go to Holiday Recipes. Or tell me your favorite bottle of vino for a Thanksgiving meal in the comments below ⬇️. #thanksgivingwine #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingbubbles
If you're looking for a Thanksgiving side 🍂 try If you're looking for a Thanksgiving side 🍂 try this Southern Sweet Potato Casserole with a Pecan Praline Topping ✨. It's rich and creamy and goes well with turkey, ham, or steak. It gives the meal that added perk and makes the rest of your plate enticing 💕. ⭐ Here's what you need: Sweet Potatoes, milk, butter, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. ⭐ Praline Pecan topping: Pecans, butter, light brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, whipping cream, and vanilla. 🥂 Click the link above and go to Holiday Recipes for the details to pull this recipe together ⬆. #thanksgivingrecipes #sweetpotatoecasserole #sweetpotatoes #thanksgivingsides
How about Burrata paired with caramelized apricots How about Burrata paired with caramelized apricots and pine nuts 🥰. It’s good to have a no fuss appetizer that’s beautifully plated 🙌 in your pocket. Burrata is a typical cheese from the Murgia region of Southern Italy 🇮🇹. It’s best served fresh at room temperature. It has a rich, milky, buttery flavor that’s perfect for salads, crusty bread, prosciutto, fresh tomatoes, or simply with olive oil and cracked pepper. 📌 Burrata Platter - Heat brandy and sugar until the sugar has dissolved. - Add shallots and diced apricot. - Simmer for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. - Take off the heat and let it cool. - Spoon the mixture on a serving platter. - Place the Burrata on the platter. - Sprinkle pine nuts evenly around the plate. - Garnish with arugula and serve with crusty bread. Recipe Link in bio ⬆️ under Drinks + Bites 🥂. * * * #burratagram #burratalove #burratalovers
Happy #worldpastaday 🍝 Here's a classic homema Happy #worldpastaday 🍝 Here's a classic homemade pasta from Emilia-Romagna which calls for just 3 ingredients: Flour, Eggs, and a little Salt. It’s perfect for ravioli, tortellini, and lasagna sheets 💖 The egg to flour ratio is based on how many servings you will need. Homemade Pasta: ⭐ Serve 3-4 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour ⭐ Serve 4-6 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon of salt 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour ⭐ Serve 6-8 4 large eggs, 2 teaspoons of salt 2 cups of all-purpose flour 📌 How to Roll Pasta by Hand Crank Pasta Machine 1⃣ Setup your hand crank pasta machine on the edge of the counter making sure it is secure. 2⃣ Tear off a piece of the dough and roll into a ball, like a large meatball. 3⃣ Flatten it out into a disc and then roll it through your pasta machine or stand mixer pasta attachment from setting 1 to 5 or until it’s a pale yellow. 4⃣ Lay the finished sheets of pasta on a clean floured surface so it doesn’t stick. Link in bio 👆under "How To" for tips as well as pasta recipes! 🔖 Bookmark this post and save for later! * * * #homemadepasta #pastarecipe #pastadough
Along with a few other young women, Giulia (my dau Along with a few other young women, Giulia (my daughter) was interviewed by the WSJ team to understand the actual boots-on-the-ground effects and context of Instagram's influence on teen girls' mental health 🧘‍♀. In today’s print edition, The Wall Street Journal 📰 shared the advice and tips to teen girls - and their parents - to have a healthier approach to Instagram and all social media. 📌 Link to the article in bio ⬆️. We are proud of you Giulia! 🥰 * * * #wsj #teenhealth #mentalhealthadvice
My favorite kind of lunch! 🧡 Prosciutto, Cantal My favorite kind of lunch! 🧡 Prosciutto, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Cheese, and Bread with an Arugula Walnut Salad. It’s bright, fun, and simple to put together. What’s your go to lunch? ⬇️ * * * #lunchtimes #quicklunchideas #quicklunch #fooditalianstyle #fooditaliana #antipasti #apertivo #happyhourtime #happyhours #smallplates #prosciuttodiparma #prosciuttocrudo #cantaloupe
The Temple of Bacchus 🍇 in the gardens of Villa The Temple of Bacchus 🍇 in the gardens of Villa Cimbrone. 💕 Inscription by Catallus (ancient Roman poet). Translation: What is finer than, when work is done, with a mind free of every worry and tired from the effort on behalf of others, when we return to our homes and rest on the bed we so desired. 🙌. Original Inscription: “Oquid solutes est beatius curis mens onus reponit ac peregrine labore fessi venimus larem ad nostrum desiteratosque acquiescimus lecto” 🎥: @superjohn * * * #villacimbrone #ravello #italiangarden #bacchus #bacco #ladolcevitaly #mediterraneanlife #italianstyle🇮🇹 #italiansummer #storytellingart #artquotes #ravelloitaly
F I G S 💓 I love them fresh, dried, baked or se F I G S 💓 I love them fresh, dried, baked or seared. This is a simple recipe (assemble) for Figs, Mascarpone, and Prosciutto 🥰. Are you a fan of figs? Details ⬇ ✨What You Need✨ - 6 to 8 Fresh Figs sliced in halves - 1/2 cup of Mascarpone whipped - 1/4 to 3/4 pound of sliced paper thin Prosciutto di Parma ✨Put It Together✨ 1. Slice the figs and prosciutto in half. 2. Smear 1 tsp of Mascarpone on the fig. 3. Take a slice of Prosciutto di Parma and arrange it on top like a little flower by gathering it in the center (a tiny pinch) with your fingers 💕. * * * #italianrecipe #italianfoodrecipe #italianrecipesreal #originalitalianrecipes #fooditalianstyle #fooditaliana #italianfoodtradition #antipasti #apertivo #happyhourtime #happyhours #figs #figappetize #smallplates #mascarponecheese #prosciuttodiparma #prosciuttocrudo #quickrecipe #fastrecipes #easyrecipeideas #easyappetizers

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