Hi, I'm Jess! Born and raised in Siena, Tuscany, I've been immersed in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine my entire life. Through my food blog, I hope to share a slice of Tuscan warmth and the genuine flavors that have been a part of my journey since childhood.
Forget Pumpkin Spice, the REAL official Fall flavor is...
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Hey Reader! I know, I know, some of you may disagree. But as much as I enjoy Pumpkin Spice, as an Italian, I've never really experienced it growing up. To me, the real official Fall flavor is... Apple Cinnamon. There. I said it! When the first apple cake would appear on our table, you knew it was officially Fall. So if you agree, here is my family's favorite recipe: Easy Italian Apple CakeA soft and easy apple cake which is part of the Italian tradition. Every grandma bakes an apple cake in fall! Baking this cake is super easy as you only need one large bowl. The result is a super soft and moist cake full of delicious apple slices. A warm slice of apple cake is the perfect breakfast or fall dessert for the whole family!
This brand new recipe published yesterday, instead, it's a great quick & easy dessert you can whip up in minutes! Puff Pastry Apple Tarts (with Almond Cream)Crisp, buttery puff pastry topped with creamy almond filling and thinly sliced apples — these Puff Pastry Apple Tarts are so simple and delicious. The sweet almond cream (frangipane) puffs up beautifully under caramelized apples, creating a bakery-style dessert that looks impressive but takes only minutes to prepare.
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Hi, I'm Jess! Born and raised in Siena, Tuscany, I've been immersed in the rich traditions of Italian cuisine my entire life. Through my food blog, I hope to share a slice of Tuscan warmth and the genuine flavors that have been a part of my journey since childhood.
Hey Reader! If with the colder days you're craving more cozy comfort food meals as I do, this Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach will be perfect to satisfy the cravings and feed the entire family. Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and Spinach Creamy, cozy, and full of flavor, this Butternut Squash Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach is the perfect fall comfort meal. The rich butternut squash sauce clings beautifully to the pasta, while savory sausage and fresh spinach add...
Premium Subscription Newsletter - Week 44 All about Pumpkins 🎃 Pumpkins are not only a great fall and Halloween decoration for your porch. They're also one of the most delicious fall ingredients. My absolute favorites are the Kabocha squash, the Hokkaido pumpkin, and of course Butternut Squash. This Week’s Recipes (ad-free, fully written) Butternut Squash Pasta with Sausage and SpinachCreamy, cozy, and full of flavor, this Butternut Squash Pasta with Italian Sausage and Spinach is the perfect...
Hey Reader! It sounds like a joke but it's not. I actually have fun looking for this dish on Italian restaurants menus when I travel. It's the easiest way to find out if the restaurant is REALLY Italian or not. (Spoiler, most times it's not). If you want to play too, look for Penne all'Arrabbiata. 9 times out of 10, you'll find it mispelled, with only one R, or one B, or two Ts. That means, whoever wrote the menu is NOT Italian. :) Apart from the tricky spelling, this is one of the easiest...