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About me

 

My name is Manuela and I was born and brought up in Milan, Italy by Sicilian parents. I moved to Sydney, Australia in 2006 with my loving husband Clint and we have 2 wonderful daughters: Victoria and Georgia who were both born here.

I love Australia and I consider myself really lucky to live here, so much so that I am naturalised Australian and I consider Australia my “home”. My husband is of Indian origin, so you can truly say that we are a “multi cultural family” and that is often reflected in what we eat.

I grew up in an artistic family: my grandfather was, and my father and aunts are all painters/artists. Besides my artistic side, I also inherited the love for travelling and experiencing other cultures from my parents, with whom I have travelled extensively since birth. As an adult, I am still discovering the world and all the fantastic flavours it has to offer! My passion for cooking runs in the family as well. Many of my recipes have been passed down from generations.

I love all kinds of food! I obviously specialise in Italian cuisine, but you will also find “non-Italian” recipes here, especially Indian ones. One of the reasons this site is in English is so that I can spread the concepts of authentic homemade Italian cuisine in the world. In all my travels, and more so now that I live in Australia, I have always been amazed by the “distortions” in many Italian dishes. So, if you are interested in “the real thing”, this is the place to be!

 

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  1. Maria Slothuus says

    February 13, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Hello Manu
    Nice site ;o)
    It´s great to see new stuff…
    Maybe i´ll try the food in my family? My 5 years old daugther Julie like the cakes on the photos…. ;o)
    Love Maria

    Reply
    • Manu says

      February 13, 2011 at 8:29 am

      Hi Maria! So glad you like it! 🙂 A big kiss to all of you and a special one for the gorgeous Julie! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rach says

    February 13, 2011 at 10:12 am

    Hi! I am so excited to look through some of your recipes on here! I love getting new Italian recipes! 🙂

    Reply
    • Manu says

      February 13, 2011 at 1:28 pm

      Thanks Rach! I hope to see you around here again! 🙂

      Reply
  3. thoma says

    February 14, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    i like your site. i’ll comment in your blog soon. me down with a bad tummy…on V day. too bad…

    you have a great day!! lovely kids!!

    Reply
    • Manu says

      February 15, 2011 at 11:12 am

      So sorry to hear that you are not well! I hope you recover soon! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Skjerstad says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:28 am

    Hi Manuela and family, a breath of fresh air, a lovely site and some lovely dishes. I like when you say traditional Italian, the real thing is good.
    More than that i also like the energy you put into your descriptions. The artist family is inside eh. Big hugs to you and your family and keep up the magic.
    Skjerstad.

    Reply
    • Manu says

      February 15, 2011 at 11:08 am

      Hi Skjerstad! Thanks so very much for stopping by! I guess the love for traditional food of our countries is something we have in common! Hope to see you around here often! Manu

      Reply
      • Kanan says

        July 1, 2015 at 4:51 am

        Hi,
        Good evening !

        This dessert looks absolutely gorgeous and I am sure it tastes amazingly yummy.

        I was wondering if you could share an eggless recipe for the same.

        I do not want the vegan version..would love to try my hand on this

        Please reply

        Thanks !
        Kanan

        Reply
        • Manu says

          July 1, 2015 at 6:46 am

          Hi Kanan! Which dessert are you talking about? Do let me know please and I will see if I can help. 🙂

          Reply
  5. Fikranilam says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    I love Italian dishes. Thanks for sharing, Manu. By the way, your girls are very very cute. Give them hugs and kisses from me, will you? 🙂

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    April 1, 2011 at 5:01 am

    HOLY WOW!! BEAUTIFUL!!! Seriously, what a gorgeous blog! What a gorgeous family….I wanna be YOU!!! LOL!!
    Great work! Have a fabulous day!

    Reply
  7. Nami @ Just One Cookbook says

    April 13, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    I just discovered your blog! I’m so excited to check out your blog now. Nice to meet you Manu!

    Reply
  8. Giulietta @ Alterkitchen says

    April 29, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    WOW! It’s awesome “meeting” someone who knows the value of the REAL Italian cuisine and who doesn’t distort that! 🙂
    I’ll follow your posts with great pleasure!

    Reply
  9. Charina says

    April 30, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Pure clean looking web blog. I can’t wait to explore your creation. I am new to blogging. Hope you have time to check out my travel blog. Perhaps it will be useful when it’s time to travel to America!

    Cheers!

    Reply
  10. Lyn says

    May 23, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    Hi Manu, nice to know you and glad that I get to know about your blog thru Tina-Pinay In Texas Cooking & Nami-Just One Cookbook. 🙂

    Reply
    • Lyn says

      May 23, 2011 at 10:08 pm

      btw, both your girls are so aborable and beautiful 🙂

      Reply
  11. Maria Dsouza says

    May 26, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Hey Manuela,

    Cute pics and your daughters look like twinkle star…. Great to know about you.

    Love,
    Maria

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    June 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Hi Manuela!
    I’ve just discovered your foodblog from Tuki’s contest. As you I’m an Italian food-lover that live in Australia, but I live in the opposite coast… in Perth!
    Do you know other Italian foodbloggers in OZ?
    Buon cucinamento allora! 😉

    Nico

    Reply
  13. Spice says

    June 6, 2011 at 11:41 pm

    Hi Manu, first time here & l like it here…..love Italian food so I’m gonna check for some recipes now…

    Reply
  14. Ray says

    July 3, 2011 at 1:08 am

    I found your site through one of my favorite blogger Nami @ “Just One Cookbook” and I would say, I’m impressed with your dishes. You have a new fan here.

    More success to you Manu.

    ray. . .

    Reply
  15. Hygenia Lobo says

    July 15, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Hi Manu, congratulations on your very own website. Great to see you doing what you love doing best. Love your recipes. Good luck and rest assured I will be peeking into to find new recipes.
    Love,
    Hygenia, Isaac and Allan

    Reply
    • Manu says

      July 19, 2011 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you so very much for your sweet comment Hygu! <3
      A big hug to all! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Elizabeth of AsianinAmericamag says

    August 31, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Hi Manu, what a wonderful blog you have! I found you through your Tweets on MANGO, my favorite fruit. I enjoyed reading your posts and will definitely be back for more !

    Reply
  17. Toni says

    September 17, 2011 at 1:25 am

    Manu, love…love..love your blog. Wow, you are so gifted with all of the lovely recipes. I am Viet Namese and can relate to your love for Thai Food. Can’t wait to find some time to read and learn more about you and all these recipes!! I love to cook, but so busy with 2 kids from school, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and to soccer practice for both that I don’t find much time to do what I love is to cook and bake. I managed to cook for my family though so at least I am still doing that. Thank you for sharing your life and talents with us. Hugs, Toni

    Reply
    • Manu says

      September 19, 2011 at 2:07 pm

      OOOOHHH THANK YOU so much for this sweet comment Toni! I really appreciate you taking time to let me know you like my blog!!! <3 <3 <3 I hope to see you around here more often!!! :-)))))

      Reply
  18. Jenn says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:18 am

    What a lovely blog you have! I was excited to see that you’re italian since I am too! Can’t wait to start following and try out your recipes!

    Reply
  19. Olga says

    November 3, 2011 at 1:28 am

    Hy Manuela, I’m looking at your site and I just want to go to kitchen and start cook!! thank you for sharing all this amazing recipes!!! Brava!!!

    Reply
    • Manu says

      November 4, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      Aaawww THANK you sooooo much Olga! That was a great compliment! :-)))) Thanks for stopping by and letting me know you like my recipes! <3

      Reply
  20. donna says

    November 13, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Im trying the spinach rissotto tonight 🙂 thanks for the recipe I hope mine looks like yours.

    Reply
    • Manu says

      November 14, 2011 at 1:42 pm

      Great!!! Let me know how you liked it!!! <3

      Reply
  21. Jas says

    November 29, 2011 at 1:51 am

    Brava Manuela,
    pubblichi delle bellissime e buonissime ricette. Evviva la cucina italiana nel mondo!
    Ti seguirò
    Complimenti per i tuoi bellissimi bambini
    Jas

    Reply
  22. Nisa Homey says

    December 19, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    Hi Manu, just found ur blog…I had a lovely time here…and cant wait to try out your recipes….visit me if time permits…Merry Christmas.

    Reply
  23. Silvia says

    January 10, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Carissima Manuela,
    ti ho trovata tramite Tasteologie e il tip post sul carbone della Bafana! Solo noi Italiane-all’estero- possiamo capire il valore di questa ricetta!
    Manu, lo sai sono anche io di Milano, trasferita a Sydney da qualche anno, due bimbi (1 e 4 anni) , nati qui, marito Australiano. Anche io ho un background ( e lavoro ‘vero’) nell’arte, anche io, come te, sono una appassionata della cucina Italiana VERA, quella delle nostre mamme, zie, cugine e nonne, che poco a che fare con ‘set salse ‘Alfredo’ o ‘Napoli’!
    Ecco il mio sito, se hai voglia di conoscermi. http://silviascucina.wordpress.com/
    Io vivo nelle northern beaches, tu?
    Sono davvero contenta di averti scoperta.
    Un abbraccio
    Silvia

    Reply
  24. myriam says

    January 20, 2012 at 3:07 am

    bon manu, couscous is not clear arabe but bebere, you are a europeen you should now , voila

    Reply
    • Manu says

      January 20, 2012 at 6:53 am

      Ooops Myriam… you are absolutely right… couscous is of Berber origin, not so much Arab! I am going to correct that! Thank you so much for pointing that out. 🙂

      Reply
  25. Amy says

    January 23, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Hello! I just found your site and I’m already bookmarking endless recipes to try. It’s just what I’ve been wanting– classic italian recipes based in the different regions. I’m really an outsider to traditional italian cuisine but I’ve been hoping to try out some recipes. I’ve been bookmarking yours, and am looking forward to seeing your posts in the future. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Kerrie Barling says

    February 3, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    Hi Manu,

    Im so glad I found this site. I love cooking italian and these recipes are to die for. Ill let you know how I go
    Kerrie

    Reply
  27. marie, the EpicureanPiranha says

    February 4, 2012 at 1:52 am

    Your little girls are so pretty (just like their mom!) 🙂 It’s great to meet you and to see your lovely smile! I’m still discovering your site. My sweetheart’s sister lives in Australia and he loves it as well, but we both live in Montreal and we’re Franch Canadian (although I think in a past life I must have been an Italian pastry chef ~ my two favourite foods although I also love most other cuisines as well!) I’m just wondering where you find the time & energy to do all this cooking, keep your website updated, and take care of 2 young children … please don’t tell me you also have a full-time job (unrealated to food or cooking), or I’ll gasp! Once again, congratulations, Manu ♥

    ~ marie

    Reply
  28. Wine Dine Daily says

    February 26, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Nice to meet you Manuela, and are so glad to found your wonderful blog. What a lovely family you have with such darling daughters! Looking forward to peruse your recipes.
    Cheers 🙂
    Judit & Corina

    Reply
  29. Mary Jo Zilveti says

    April 19, 2012 at 12:30 am

    Hi Manu, I love your site and you have wonderful kids. I also love coocking and baking, but unfortunately I don’t have time to keep my cooking blog updated. I have two kids, the older is 15 years old and her name is Manuela and nickname, Manu, like you. My younger is Carmen. I’m Brazilian, but my parents are from Bolivia, that’s why me and Luiz Fernando decided to name Manuela and Carmen, because they’re very Portuguese and Spanish names. Congrats and I will try your recipe with aubergines. I love them.
    Cheers, 😉

    Reply
  30. Vale says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Non ci posso credere! finalmente ho trovato un sito con vere ricette italiane, ma in inglese. Anche io come te mi sono trasferita in Australia, ma a Melbourne, un anno e mezzo fa, dalla bellissima Calabria.
    Dico VERE perchè finalmente posso mostrare ai miei amici australiani (di famiglie europee) appassionati di cucina, qual è l’autentica cucina italiana.
    Il tuo sito è bellissimo! grazieee!!!

    Valentina

    Reply
  31. CJ at Food Stories says

    May 6, 2012 at 2:17 am

    I just found your site on foodblogs.com so I thought I would stop by and take a peek. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can’t wait to see what your next post will be!

    Reply
    • Manu says

      May 15, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Thank you so much CJ! And welcome to MsM! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Christina says

    May 31, 2012 at 12:37 am

    Just “liked” your page on FB…we have a bit of similarity in our lives-I’m 100% Italian, but was born in Scotland and now live in Los Angeles! Looking forward to exploring your recipes and following along 🙂 Christina

    Reply
  33. valuskitchen says

    June 9, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Ciao Manu! I have just discovered your blog! So happy! I have just started my own blog about italian cuisine in english, I am so happy to see that there are others. I will be happy to follow your recipes. Thank you! Nice blog and pictures!
    Have a look at my blog if you wish http://www.valuskitchen.com
    A presto Vale

    Reply
  34. Zee says

    June 11, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    Just found out your blog and loving it already! You have a great collection of recipes here and wonderful photography too.. I am a Pakistani and I am impressed how beautifully you can cook desi cuisine! Good job well done! 🙂

    Reply
  35. Sharingmyitaly says

    August 16, 2012 at 5:55 am

    Manu I nominated you for some awards! http://sharingmyitaly.wordpress.com/2012/08/15/thanking-and-sharing-awards-time/

    Reply
  36. Albertocook says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Ciao,
    Hai fatto prorio un bellissimo blog e complimenti per le ricette.
    Anch’io ho iniziato un blog sulle ricette della mia famiglia, io sono di Udine quindi sono sia ricette classiche italiane sia friulane.
    Ho fatto il blog in inglese per promuovere la cucina italiana nel mondo ( per quei pochi che mi leggono) e per fare pratica di inglese dato che voglio andarmene dall’ Italia ( mi piacciono tutti i paesi anglofoni USA CANADA AUSTRALIA anche perchè sono gli unici che possono dare un futura a mia figlia.
    Qui in Italia ci rimane solo la buona cucina e il turismo.
    Se ti piacciono le mie ricette puoi tranquillamente usarle e mettere sul tuo blog ne sarei onorato.
    CIAO!!!!

    Reply
  37. Albertocook says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Il mio blog è:
    http://www.realitaliandish.wordpress.com

    Reply
  38. Kath says

    October 27, 2012 at 1:00 am

    It is so nice to meet you through your guest post for Chef Dennis! I love Italian and Indian food so count me as a new follower of your blog! 🙂

    Reply
  39. vivala-b.bird says

    October 29, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Hi Manu,

    I found your blog through Nami. My family love Italian food and I am super excited to try your recipes. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  40. George Torassa III says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    I’m a chef at Le Cordon Bleu – California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, California and my family and culinary heritage from genoa, liguria confirms your solid recipes. Great job keep it up.

    Buono fortuna,

    Geo. T.

    Reply
  41. Lisa @bitesforbabies says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Good solid authentic recipes…not “americanized” at all! How refreshing!

    Reply
  42. Antonella says

    January 13, 2013 at 6:17 am

    Hi Manuela,
    I just discovered your website – love it! Born in Canada, Sicilian background, your recipes are true to the dishes I am familiar and grew up with. Having a passion for baking and cooking, I look forward to discovering the many more recipes from different regions on your future posts. Thank you for existing! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Maria Luisa says

    February 17, 2013 at 7:37 am

    Hello Manu! I’m very excited to try some of the recipes on your site. I am from Siciliy and my husband is from Genova. Regarding your pesto recipe, is it necessary to include parsley? My husband doesn’t remember his mother using parsley in her recipe when they lived in Liguria. Please advise. Thank you very much! ML

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    • Manu says

      February 17, 2013 at 8:06 am

      Ciao Maria Luisa!! So glad to “meet” you and welcome to my site! 🙂
      There are so many variations of pesto (some people also add a tiny little bit of butter in each plate to make the pasta more “creamy”), so not everyone uses parsley. I myself add it only when I have it at home, otherwise I only use basil. 🙂

      Reply
  44. amber says

    March 15, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Hi Manu
    Did you know they advertised your blog on an Italian cooking Magazine called Sale e Pepe? I already knew about your blog and was suprised to see it there…but rightly so. You deserve it. It was on a section where they had step by step instructions to home made pasta like orecchiette. Congratulations. I love your site…but I’ve already told you that. 🙂 Ciao again.

    Reply
  45. gloria says

    March 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Manu I love your blog and your family is beautiful!! Im happy to following you!

    Reply
  46. laura says

    May 27, 2013 at 1:08 am

    Hi Manu,
    Thanks for the blueberry muffins recipe. You have saved another wise rainy Sunday afternoon in Germany.
    Great stuff you’re doing with your blog. I look forward to trying the food!
    Laura

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  47. Teresa says

    June 14, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    Hello Manu!

    I was searching for a recipe for Panzarotti to make my husband for Fathers day and came across your site! My husband is Italian descent (both parents were born in Italy) so I bookmarked your site for more Italian dishes (and other ones) that I am planning to try!
    Thanks!

    Teresa

    Reply
  48. azita says

    September 17, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    Dear Manuela, you seem so lovely & what a wonderful melting pot family you have! I’m very happy to find you and your wonderful blog and look forward to exploring your archives in the near future as well. I love Italian food and want to learn more about Indian food and in general just love: food! So I’m interested in all your recipes.

    Reply
  49. Jan Zandvoort says

    October 14, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    Dear Manuela,
    This must be the best site for food addicts around, love the italian kitchen. Coming saturday we’re of to our favourite island where we will stay for 2 weeks picking grapes and olives, its near Trapitello so you know were we are heading. Its Maud’s (this is my dear wife) twin sister who lives already for 30 years and married my brother in law Cesare. A few more years and we’re retired so we can stay there a lot longer. All the best for you and family. Lots of love from Jan and Maud from a cold Netherlands.

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  50. vanessa says

    December 9, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Hi Manu,

    Your blog is fantastic!
    It is making me hungry 🙂 I grew up in Sydney and have parents from the Valtellina. We frequently eat many of your Lombardia dishes, pizzocheri is now my children’s favourite and would be the most requested dish when we head to nonni’s for dinner. I was most excited when I saw it on your website.

    As I live in Sydney also, I am interested to know where you buy your frozen porcini’s? … so I can buy some for my dad to cook for me 😉

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    • Manu says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Vanessa!
      I am so glad you like my site!! 🙂 I LOOOVE pizzoccheri… it’s one of my all time favourite dishes… so much so that I usually make them for my birthday! 😉
      I buy frozen porcini from an importer in Lidcombe: http://italianfood.com.au/ They also sell to the public. It’s just opposite from Costco. Hope it helps!

      Manu

      Reply
  51. Jamela says

    December 17, 2013 at 7:03 am

    Awesome site!

    Reply
  52. Chef Jimmy says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    hello Manu,

    I have been looking for a miso soy caramel and i think i found it here! It looks so tasty I can’t wait to try it but really the sauce was something for a different take on a sushi roll sauce rather then soy sauce and wasabi. thank you so much!

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  53. Lesley says

    July 20, 2014 at 11:35 pm

    Hi.
    It’s Tegan and Taylor-Maes grandma here. Claire has been telling me all about your wonderful food and said that you had a blog. Just looked at all your wonderful receipes will certainly be trying some out on the Ball family when I come over in December.

    Lesley xx

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    • Manu says

      July 22, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Hi Lesley!
      What a nice surprise! Thank you so much for your sweet words, your comment means a lot to me.
      Looking forward to seeing you here again! 🙂
      Manu

      Reply
  54. Sharon says

    August 18, 2014 at 1:31 am

    Hi Manuela
    I live in South Africa and have spent all afternoon on your wonderful site! I am inspired to make a few of your family recipes – thank you for sharing them! Your photos, attention to detail and passion are evident – I can’t wait to try the real thing !

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  55. Trupti says

    December 21, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Manu,

    I live in london and I am from india. Got connected thru your blog via chef at large on fb. N I have been hooked on to your blog since then. I loved all your desserts. The Indian desserts are great too.

    All the recipes seem possible and you make it look easy.

    Thank you,
    Love
    Trupti

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    • Manu says

      December 21, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      Awww I am so happy you like my site!! I hope to see you around here often! 🙂
      Manu

      Reply
  56. Ramya says

    January 21, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    What a lovely website. And great recipes!

    Reply
  57. Maura says

    June 24, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Ho la immensa fortuna di conoscere Manu di persona, e’ una donna meravigliosa, squisita, come tutte le sue ricette e le sue due gioie, Manu mette passione in quello che fa, e si vede.

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    • Manu says

      June 24, 2015 at 11:25 am

      Awwwwww grazie Maura!!!!!!!!!! <3 Miss you!!!

      Reply
  58. edvige says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Ciao Manu hai delle ricette interessanti non italiane ma, non riesco a trovare la possibilità di traduzione. Non per me ma ogni volta mi tocca tradurre per un amica che non conosce l’inglese.
    Hai messo il traduttore sul tio blog che io non trovo….altrimenti sarebbe bello tu lo mettessi.
    Buona serata.

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    • Manu says

      November 11, 2015 at 10:00 am

      Ciao Edvige! Grazie!! 🙂 Si, ho il traduttore… e’ in alto a destra. E’ quello di google, per cui non e’ il massimo, ma aiuta molto. 🙂

      Reply
  59. HomeCooked Club says

    February 15, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Hi, we would love to start posting links from your website to our Instagram, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest and Facebook to encourage our users to start cooking everyday!
    Would you be interested to mention us on your blog as well?
    Kind Regards,
    HomeCooked Club Team!

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  60. Katherine says

    March 20, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    You’ve got some awesome recipes on here! Thanks!!! I’m looking forward to cooking them!

    Reply
  61. Rita says

    April 13, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Hi Manu I’m of Italian descent, my parents are from the Abruzzi region, my sister and I were born in Oz and we bless our dad’s name everyday that he came here to this amazing country. When I married my wonderful Aussie husband all I knew how to cook were Italian meals but my mother in law grave me some English and australian recipes and amongst them was the sticky date pudding with sticky toffee suace. It’s one of our favourites, your recipe looks very easy to make and I will make it soon.
    Ciao e tante cose belle a lei e la sua famiglia.
    Rita

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  62. Saranjit Singh Sehgal {Johnny} says

    September 7, 2016 at 2:28 am

    Hi Great Chef Manu

    Thanks for yr delicious Italian Cuisine recipes.Please do me a favor by sending the few recipes of Italian hot chicken soup as winter season is approaching fast in India.Due to accident I was on bed rest for one year.Now I have to pull on my family through your lovely recipes.I am now 61 years old Although I am a Chef Know about recipes but not born in Italy.So you are more senior to me in culinary and is the worlds renowned Italian Chef and I had always desired to learn from you more.I must say you are god mother of Italian Cuisine.I am proud of you and salute you.I always keep waiting for your recipes. As life is a process of learning and you never stop till you reach the grave whether you like it or not. Regards Chef Johnny Singh,New Delhi India.Whatsapp 00919717846535

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    • Manu says

      September 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Dear Chef Johnny Singh-ji, thank you very much for your comment. I am very happy and honoured that you like my recipes. I would love to help, but unfortunately I do not have any chicken soup recipe… In Italy we don’t make soup with chicken. I do have 2 soup recipes that are traditionally Italian: http://www.manusmenu.com/pasta-con-fagioli-borlotti-pasta-in-a-borlotti-bean-soup and http://www.manusmenu.com/pasta-con-fagioli-borlotti-pasta-in-a-borlotti-bean-soup In both cases, if you like, you can add chicken. I hope it helps. Cheers! Manu

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      • Saranjit Singh Sehgal {Johnny} says

        September 7, 2016 at 10:27 pm

        Thanks you so much Chef Manu for sending me the recipes of Italian Soups.I do not understand how to express my feelings now.

        Regards

        Chef Johnny Singh,New Delhi India

        Reply
  63. Elena says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:45 am

    Hi…
    You’re food looks delicious…
    I can’t find where to file the ones I like.
    Do you have a recepy box in your blog?

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  64. shibani says

    May 13, 2017 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Manu,
    I am glad that I found your beautiful site. you have lot of information to share. Love your resources and your tips. Thank you.

    Reply
  65. Christiana Savvides says

    June 29, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Hi there Manu!!!I am so glad I found your website. I have a half Italian hubby and want to cook for him everything he loves!! My 2 babies love pizza and pasta and of course chocolate so really thank you for all the great recipes!!! Kisses from Cyprus!!!

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  66. happy bruno says

    July 4, 2017 at 5:43 am

    dear Manu i have only access to passion fruits sugar and yest can i still make passion fruit liqueur

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  67. PATTY says

    October 13, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    Hello Manu, I am so happy that I can finally get to write to you. Some months ago I wrote to ask you a question but never got an answer. I guess that means it never reached you for some reason.
    So I’d like to ask you again if you don’t mind. How long do you think homemade Limoncello lasts in the refrigerator (not the freezer)? I also would like your recipe, if you would be so kind.
    Please give those beautiful babies of yours tanti baci!! Gosh Manu, they are truly gorgeous children- they look like their MAMA!!!!! May God bless your whole family. Love, Patty

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  68. Joseph Pero says

    January 11, 2018 at 1:18 am

    Words can’t express the joy we felt when we bought your book Homemade Pasta Made Simple. I’m 86 and have been trying for a lifetime to pass all the gifts you have in your book to our family. Unfortunately, todays generation does not really appreciate the artistry you display in your book from cover to cover. People of today love to eat, but very few realize the joy in working and creating these old world classics. I sent a copy of your book to one of my daughters whom I know will appreciate its contents along with my old handcrank pasta machine from Milan that mama gave me back in 1953. We bought new attachments for our Kitchen-Aid mixer to make life easy on the old man. You made me feel like family back in the kitchen rolling out pasta into ravioli, spaghetti, gnocchi with mama in Brooklyn,NY. My brother renamed her gnocchi Bullets as he said, cause when you ate one you could feel it hit bottomwhen it landed in your stomach. Your pasta recipes are fantastic and we will try them all. Family was over during holidays and all the ravioli disappeared as the pasta was truly fabulous. They ate it up like it was candy. Looking forward to receiving your additional recipes and ideas in your E-Mails. You’re very special. Thanks so much for sharing. Grampa Joe

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    • Manu says

      January 11, 2018 at 5:22 pm

      Dear Grampa Joe,
      GRAZIE grazie grazie for your beautiful comment. I am so very happy you like my book, but what makes me even happier is the fact that it helped bring back joyous memories for you and your family. Making pasta is a family tradition or many of us Italians, no matter where we live, and it is a great way to spend time together. 🙂 I hope you also enjoy all my other recipes on the site. Buon appetito! Manu

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      • Joseph Pero says

        January 15, 2018 at 11:43 pm

        Mille grazie Manu, y buona fortuna a tu y tuoi

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  69. grampa Joe says

    March 20, 2018 at 10:27 pm

    Hi Manu, hope all is well with you and yours. Many, many years ago we went to a family wedding. I was a yonug boy back in the forties. They served a magnificent miltilayered cake that had such delicious cream filling complimented by a moist, I would assume rum syrup, or the like, doused cake layers which left such a memorable impression on my palate. I’m not sure if it was a cannoli cream or bavarian. It was gooood. Through the years we have searched and searched and never found any recipes for such a cake.Would you have ever come across such a recipe.
    Thank you and have a wonderful day.
    Grampa Joe

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  70. Donna says

    August 6, 2018 at 9:40 am

    Hi Manu,
    Could you please contact me re a Toollio Kit
    Many thanks

    Reply
  71. Lisa Kok says

    August 17, 2018 at 2:31 am

    Hi Manu,

    I am writing to you regarding your inclusion in our Top 20 Food Blogs.

    My team would like to help you gain more recognition. We could promote your blog by putting up a link to your blog in our list. This way our readers can find your blog easier.

    If this interests you, you are welcome to send me a message and we could talk about the details.

    You are also very welcome to use one of our banners on your blog.

    I hope to hear from you soon. Thank you.

    Sincerely,

    Lisa Kok
    Project Manager
    MrPromoCode.com.au

    Reply
  72. Cristina says

    December 23, 2019 at 6:41 am

    Manuelita !!! LOVE your site !!!
    I was looking for Alfajores de Maicena to give for Christmas to my neighbors and I found you!!!
    I was born in Argentina and moved to USA long time ago. Also, mia Nona di Genova, Italia and the other side from Spain, etc !!! and on top of that my husband is from Mexico
    Like you, I love food from all the world , from my roots and living in Los Angeles for long time fell in love with
    Indian cuisine !!!! Ultra tasty !!!
    Your girls are adorable!!!
    You are already in my Favorites !!!
    Mille Grazie !!!

    Reply
  73. benazir says

    April 24, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    hello I stumbled on this site I too am a foodie and I am also married to a desi guy my husband is Pakistani I am German by ethnicity my parents immigrated to usa from Germany however I told my husband I want to make kabsa and this is the first time I am making it

    Reply
    • Manu says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      Hello! Nice to meet you! 🙂 I love Kabsa! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

      Reply

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