Pane Carasau is a traditional Sardinian flat bread, unmistakable for its thin, crispy sheets. Because of its long storage life, the bread was used by sheepherders during the long periods they spent taking care of their herds. This recipe can make an elegant centerpiece from which everyone can pick, the ideal […]
These muffins are deliciously spongy, not too sweet but tasty, and last but not the least they are a healthy alternative to the regular muffins because made with olive oil and yogurt. photos by Coco Zordan
I have to thank my friend Rosario Montoya for this recipe. She passed it to me many years ago and since then it has become a family tradition. The recipe is very easy, the cookies are delicious and gluten-free. I personally prefer the version without chocolate, but I am probably […]
A super-easy and delicious recipe from my Belgian friend Suzy who owns a very charming B&B in the heart of France . It’s the perfect last-minute dessert in case of an unexpected guest. Besides some old bread you’ll only need some basic pantry essentials: jam,butter,milk,eggs,sugar and some spices. Success is […]
Recently my friend Suzanne H., asked me if I had the time to cook when my kids were younger. Of course I did. I always found and find the time for it. Even the night when I was having the first contractions before giving birth to my third child; I […]
A deliciously refreshing pasta that will help you stock up on Vitamin C before the cold season. Yellow and red peppers add a beautiful chromatic touch to your dishes and are rich sources of antioxidants and vitamin C. recipe provided by Mary Pilastro, Vicenza,Italy:”Un’ottima pasta estiva, sempre un gran successo, facile, facile […]
My daughter Sofia, 17, came back from France a couple of weeks ago, where she spent more than a month helping in a charming B&B run by a super nice couple, Suzy and Albert. Suzy is an incredible cook and Sofia learned a lot of recipes from her. One of her […]
The Chemistry of Olive Oil Why Olive Oil is so Good? Although the healthy properties of olive oil were prized by ancient societies and were considered to account for longevity, there was no knowledge of the chemistry behind these beliefs. Its success in the past was also due to its lower […]
I learned how to make this dressing from my friend Angelo (who owns a Restaurant in Antigua called Abracadabra) almost twenty years ago. It’s one of the easiest and most delicious salad dressings perfect for any salad! photos Coco Zordan
The Linzer Torte is said to be the oldest-known cake in the world. For a long time a recipe from 1696 in the Vienna Stadt- und Landesbibliothek was the oldest one known. The Austrian traveller Franz Hölzlhuber in the 1850s allegedly brought the Linzer Torte to Milwaukee, whence the recipe spread over the United States. […]