Category Archives: Drinks

CUBA LIBRE

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

Who’s up for a drink??  Today I want to show you how to make one of my all time favourite cocktails: Cuba Libre (or Rum and Coke).  It is really very easy and does not require any particular skill… it … Continue reading →

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BANANA, COCONUT AND PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Lately I have been experimenting quite a bit with smoothies and shakes.  The truth is, I have been left with some ripe fruits that needed to be used and I wanted to make something light and healthy with it.  Besides, … Continue reading →

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MIMOSA COCKTAIL

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

Today I want to share with you a very easy recipe for quite a sophisticated drink: the Mimosa cocktail.  This delicious and pretty looking drink is basically made of sparkling wine mixed with fresh orange juice, could it get any … Continue reading →

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ITALIAN STYLE HOT CHOCOLATE WITH WHIPPED CREAM

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Italian winters can be really cold.  I miss the short days, cosy evenings and heart warming food that we used to have during those cold months.  The truth is, it never gets that cold here.  One of the special treats we would … Continue reading →

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HOME-MADE BAILEYS IRISH CREAM

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

Baileys is at the top of my list of favourite liquors.  I love it plain or in cocktails… and I also use it to make sweets.  I make a killer Baileys Ice Cream and I always recommend it to people … Continue reading →

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HALLOWEEN PUNCH

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

I cannot believe it is Halloween again!  Before you know it, it will be Christmas time!  Where does time fly??  It seems like last week that I published my Halloween Treats, instead it’s been a year already!  As you may … Continue reading →

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STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

Today I want to share with you the recipe for one of my favourite drinks: Strawberry Daiquiri.  I love the sweet and sourish taste given by the combination of strawberries and citrus juice.  I also love rum… I must admit … Continue reading →

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GRANITA AL CAFFÈ CON PANNA

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

I am very excited about sharing today’s Regional Italian recipe.  You can easily guess that this week’s region is Sicily… granite (plural for granita) are the quintessential Sicilian breakfast, especially in summer.  There are so many flavours, it is hard … Continue reading →

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