lunedì 20 giugno 2011

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domenica 11 aprile 2010

In the Kitchen - Macarons with bitter sweet chocolate ganache



This was my first time....aaannd...Voilà! It worked! Need I say how delicious these fragrant beauties are...? I obviously have a lot of room for improvement...but not bad for the first time, hah?! I'm soo proud of myself...2 days of preparations and i'm glad it didn't all go to waste! :-)

In the Kitchen - Faraona arrosto farcita con bottaggio leggero e fonduta piemontese (Stuffed Guinea fowl)


It took me 3 hours and a half to make this but it was absolutely worth it! Delicious recipie from maestro Sadler. (unfortunately the fotos aren't too good but i figured I'd put them up anyway ; especially after all the hard work!;-)

domenica 28 febbraio 2010

In the Kitchen - Meat Samosa

This is one of the all time favorites back home (Kenya)... and everytime I make them here in Italy everyone goes crazy for them! I made them yesterday for a dinner with a couple of friends. Served them, and went back into the kitchen to check on the curry and chapatis. After two minutes or so I came back and there was nothing left! 15 samosas gone! I was happy but I would have loved just another taste after all the hard work! :-D

lunedì 8 febbraio 2010

Miscelaneous - Orto Portatile by Iskra Sguera & Katia Mattioli



This beautiful object was designed by a friend of mine. I had to have it! It's a portable garden. Isn't it amazing?
Questo bellissimo oggetto è stato disengnato da un'amica. Dovevo assolutamente avelo! Non è stupendo???

sabato 6 febbraio 2010

In the Kitchen - Panino with chicken leftovers

Yummy panino with chicken leftovers....

Ingredients:
Shreded chicken leftovers
mustard (as much as you like)
maionese (as much as you like)
arugula

cherry tomatoes
capers
cheese - cedar or swiss emmental

If you like add some fresh cilly
Olive oil
Black pepper
cristal salt or normal salt

Add the maionese, mustard, olive oil, pepper and salt to the chicken and mix it all up and proceede to layer the panino with chicken mixture and remaining ingredient. Enjoy!(great with a glass of chilled white wine)

domenica 17 gennaio 2010

Christmas Gifts

I made these leather wristbands for two girlfriends of mine as x-mas gifts. It's the thought and the heart you put into a gift that makes it extra special and they seem so happy...

lunedì 23 novembre 2009

In the Kitchen - Swiss Roll

I woke up today with a strong desire for Swiss Roll! I hadn't had it in years! I used to love, love, love this cake when I was little! Such fond memories.
So i decided to bake it. It's delicious! Made everyone quite happy.
I think it's a great cake.It's great for tea, nice for dessert accompanied with whipped cream or ice creme and good for kids. It's quite easy to make and there are no fats in it. Just eggs, flour, sugar and whatever filling you wish.

In the Kitchen - Baby Chocolate Drop and Coconut Cookies

In the Kitchen - Tarts (Crostate)

Apple tarts: These pretty looking and yummy tarts were an attempt to get my son to eat fruit.... It worked... but I ended up eating most of them!

Ingredienti:
220g di farina
90g di zucchero
90g di burro
3 tuorli
1 presa di sale

Per guarnire
4 mele golden
90g di zucchero
2-3 cucchiai di succo di limone
2-3 cucchiai di brandy (facoltativo)

Imburrate e infarinate una tortiera a cerniera o delle piccole forme come ho fatto io (visto che le ho fatte per il mio bimbo. Con gli ingredienti indicati preparare la pasta frolla disponendo a fontana la farina e il sale. Unite il burro e acqua a sufficienza per ottenere un impasto liscio. Impastare a mano su una superficie leggermente infarinata fino ad ottenere un impasto liscio ed elastico. Mettere da parta un quarto della pasta e poi stendete nella tortiera sul fondo e lungo i bordi il resto della pasta aiutandovi con le ditta e tenete in frigorifero per 30 minuti. Preriscaldate il forno a 190°C. Sbucciate le mele e togliete il torsolo alle mele, poi grattugiatele in una ciotola. Irrorate con succo di limone e lasciate macerare per circa 2-3 minuti. Strizzatele delicatamente e mettete uno strato sulla pasta poi spolverate con lo zucchero, poi un'altro strato di mele. Continuate fino ad esaurire le mele. Livellare la superficie e, se volete, spruzzare il brandy. Decorare con strisce o forme a scelta. Cuocere per 50-60 minuti o fino a quando la pasta sarà dorata. Dopo 40 minuti di cottura spolverate con zucchero. Fate raffredare nella tortiera. Servite caldo o a temperatura ambiente. :-)



Cherry jam tart. I love making tarts. They're easy to make, super scrumptious and great for tea time!

sabato 1 agosto 2009

martedì 14 luglio 2009

In the Kitchen

Fantasia di mare in Guazzetto di crostacei


Tortelli di gamberi, porri e burrata servite con una crema di zucchine



Coroncina di patate con tartare di salmone

martedì 2 giugno 2009

Mishu's world - PINTO


Pinto is a cute little hand knit doggie.

martedì 26 maggio 2009

MAESTRO CLAUDIO SADLER'S COOKING CLASS - 25.05.0

Attended a one day cooking class at Sadler's and this is what we prepared and had for dinner!!! Absolutely delicious!!!!
I had a great time and it was a wonderful experience!


Mattonella di ali di Razza e mozzarella in crosta di pane nero con crema di cima di rapa al peperoncino e polvere di capperi.



Tortelli di pasta fresca ripieni alla milanese, croquette di animella e tartufo nero.



Lombatina di vitello farcita di carciofi alla maggiorana in crosta di grissini, insalata di puntarelle all'olio di acciughe.




Carpaccio di ananas con gelato di lime, gelatina di tequila e crema di cocco, battuto di menta.



Me making tortellini in Sadler's kitchen!!!!


Maestro Claudio Sadler!!!


Yummy ingredients!

martedì 12 maggio 2009

In the kitchen - After a tough week

Pear and Chocolate Soufflé topped with roasted almonds served with a Balsamic Vinegar caramel


Cauliflower flan and sautèd shrimps served on a soft creamy aromatic ginger sauce


Fresh tuna in a sesame crust with fragrant pinto beans and crunchy golden onions.

venerdì 27 marzo 2009

mercoledì 11 febbraio 2009

Mishu's world - Mily (Newborn baby gift set)



Mily is her name! She's soft and makes a sweet tingling sound when moved.

Mishu's world - Mishu - Newborn baby gift set





With love to Inna and Cosimo and their little princess on her way.
Soft and cosy newborn baby gift set.

Mishu's world - Mishu green tortoise Scarf

Soft and warm fleece and lovely cotton lined Scarf with two little friends to keep you company!

In the kitchen - Crostata (yummy)

domenica 25 gennaio 2009

Mishu's world - Mishu Boat lampshade


This is a baby bedside lampshade i had fun making weekend. Decorated with felt.

martedì 20 gennaio 2009

In the kitchen - easter menu


We enjoyed this one. It's a shame I didn't photograph our christmas dinner...maybe next time.

In the kitchen - Torta viennese al cioccolato

Baked this cake just yesterday for my mum's birthday. It's a chocolate viennese layer cake. It was absolutly delicious - lovely recipe

Mishu's world - Mishu Birdland Scarf


A warm scarf with bird motifs. warm fleece and cotton lining

Mishu's world - Warm baby shoes

Done this weekend. I had so much fun making these. I think this little, warm pair of shoes will be going to Sonia's new baby boy Martino who was born on 29th. Warm fleece with cotton lining

Mishu's world - Mishu Vox Scarf

A scarf to go with the hat. Warm fleece and cotton lining