I am not a huge pie person… That being said, I LOVE Pumpkin Pie. I look forward to Thanksgiving and the Autumn season in general mainly because of my love of a good, spiced pumpkin pie. I started brainstorming, and due to my obsession with meringue in general, I thought it would be such a […]
With the lovely Autumn season upon us (not to mention Thanksgiving – if you celebrate), this cold weather has me craving spiced baked goods. I know everyone loves a good old Pumpkin Spice anything this time of year, which had me brainstorming a few delicious recipes. I decided one of the most comforting desserts has […]
If you know me, you know the sentiments I have for these French sweets run deep… Ever since my first bite, back in 2010, I’ve been hooked! French macarons, if done right, are as beautiful as they are delicious. The perfect macaron should never be too chewy or crunchy. Rather, this delicate cookie should have […]
Cannoli are easily one of the most iconic Italian desserts – and for good reason! Who doesn’t love the combination of that crisp, crunchy shell, paired with a deliciously creamy filling? Using my recipe I will show you how to make the shells from scratch, as well as how to make a Sicilian inspired cream […]
Almost everyone knows and loves the classic Caprese salad, also known solely as ‘Caprese’, this fresh dish consists primarily of soft Mozzarella cheese, ripe Tomatoes, and fragrant Basil, finished with salt, pepper, and often drizzled with extra virgin Olive Oil, this salad dish is simple, yet sophisticated, and always full of the classic flavours of […]
Zabaione (or Zabaglione), also known as Sabayon… However you say it, is there anything better? If you’ve never tried this rich and creamy, yet light, and airy Italian dessert, you’re in for a real treat! If you have tried it, yet never made it at home, you will be surprised at how quick and easy […]
I absolutely love the combination of lightly spiced carrot cake, and cream cheese frosting. In my homemade version of this recipe, you can use these ingredients to make an actual carrot cake, however, I am making cupcakes for a festive Easter treat. My recipe for this classic Carrot Cake uses pineapple for an added sweetness. […]
Carbonara is one of my favourite ways to enjoy pasta! It is truly the ultimate comfort food, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make using just a few simple ingredients. I have made a video on how I prepare this classic Italian dish using bucatini pasta. If you would like to see […]
Hello Everyone & Welcome to my 2017 Beauty Favourites! This blog post was made to go along with my YouTube video which I will link down below. Here you will find a list with pictures of my favourite beauty products that I used and LOVED in 2017! As a makeup lover, this was a very exciting […]
Having spent at least 1 year of my life in the Eternal City and being a self proclaimed gelato expert, I have carefully picked my top favourite gelaterias in Rome. Let me first just state that ice cream is not the same as gelato. While they both contain a similar ingredient list, gelato contains more […]
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