Monthly Archives: January 2012
a winter ritual: marmellata di mandarini
| January 27, 2012 | Posted by ameliaps under sweets, winter |
Growing up, we had this winter ritual, usually in December, when the mandarin trees are laden with fruits: we would sit around the wooden table in the kitchen to make “marmellata di mandarini” (mandarin orange marmalade), and be a family. (me and my dad making marmellata in the kitchen) My mother received the original recipe… more
love is in the air: home-made “Baci”
| January 17, 2012 | Posted by ameliaps under chocolate, dessert, gifts |
I am “guest-posting” today on BellaNutella, a site conceived by my talented and energetic friend Paula from Bellalimento. Hop over to visit the guest post here. When I was over in Italy over the holidays I ate way too many chocolate “Baci”. These hazelnut and chocolate “kisses” are packaged individually in a starry silver wrapper… more
Photo Friday (#5)
| January 13, 2012 | Posted by ameliaps under photos |
Happy new year to all of you! I have been away, traveling to Italy over the holidays… hence my radio silence (no blogging nor tweeting) It was a very special time spent with my family, so I tried to take in every moment. I am not quite ready to start blogging again, but here is… more
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