Entries by Elena and Alfredo

Creating a vintage dining space to wow your guests




Vintage-inspired décor, bringing to mind the glamour and decorum of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, has become increasingly trendy, due in no small part to the popularity of the award-winning period drama Downton Abbey. The sparkle of high-class dining is not reserved for the rich and fabulous, though; with creativity, careful planning and a few […]







Terrine with liver, potatoes and pancetta




It is a tasty and nourishing dish, which resembles casseroles that can be cut into slices. It tastes good when warm or cold. You can serve terrine as an appetizer, or main dish. Terrines very easy meals, because you can use a variety of products that are at hand, experimenting with spices and herbs. Therefore, […]







Fried cod with green sauce




Cod is a lean tasty fish with white soft meat. In Italy, it is sold as baccala. If it comes salted, it must be soaked. However, usually it is bought either already soaked or fresh. It is often stewed with potatoes and tomatoes. Today we are going to roast and eat it with a green […]







Italian Bread Ciabatta Recipe




Politics disintegrates people, but food can unite us. Wherever we are, food makes us gather at least once a day and spend some time together. It eliminates our differences and reveals our similarities. Bread is present at almost every table. Try to bake Italian ciabatta, delicious bread with blistered elastic crumb. “Ciabatta” means “shoe” in […]







Perfect Sips in Charlotte: One Writer’s Opinion




One of my favorite things about visiting a new city is discovering the best bars, brews, and creative cocktails the city has to offer. Charlotte, a busy southern capital city with a very youthful vibe, does not disappoint in the luscious libations department. If you’re looking for a splendid sip or an uncommon experience, check […]







Chestnut Cream Dessert with Persimmon and Cookies




Autumn is the season of chestnuts and persimmons. In Italy, according to tradition, on these days are everywhere Sagra – festivals, fairs and shows confectionary art dedicated these gifts southern nature. Late autumn is always pleased with fragrant delicious meals with chestnuts and sweet persimmons. Delicious and easy to prepare, this is an wonderful autumn […]







The Best Kid-Friendly Places to Eat in Galveston




Galveston, Texas, is a fabulous place to escape for fun on the beach or excellent family attractions. You can load up the family and take a cruise from one of its ports. Outdoor adventure and marvelous hotels are both available at this Southern island. But in addition to being the perfect place for a family […]







The Finest Ethnic Dining in Cambridge, MA




Cambridge, MA, home of Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is known for its beautiful natural scenery and its eye-catching historic architecture. It positions itself as a liberal bastion where education is revered. In fact, it has even advertised itself as “a city where counter-culture still lives, classic culture thrives, and multicultural is […]







Apple and Orange Cake




Soft, juicy, tender as a cloud, and very fragrant – this is the way to describe how this cake tastes. Cake feature is that it is made with olive oil. From this –  unusually delicate crumb structure, juiciness which gives and the juice from the apple slices. Cake so delicious that you will want to […]







Frittata with Potatoes and Pesto Sauce




Frittata (or omelet) with potatoes is a dish with a real rustic flavor. It serves as the second or main course for lunch or dinner. It may also be a great breakfast – however, not in Italy. After all, the classic Italian breakfast is sweet. In Italy, people do not have something other than coffee […]







Pumpkin Plăcintă (Pumpkin Pies)




Plăcintă (placindas) means flat pies, pastries, cakes or tortillas with filling. They are popular in the Moldavian cuisine. The filling can be various – curd, herbs, potatoes, cabbage, sheep cheese. There are also sweet variants with apple, cherry, pumpkin. Since it is fall now, and the pumpkin rules, we are going to bake pumpkin plăcintă. […]







Baked Pumpkin with Rosemary




It is an amazing autumn recipe, simplicity itself. And how delicious the pumpkin tastes – rich, sweet, and fragrant. Such pumpkin can serve as a side dish to meat, fish, and be a great accompaniment to appetizers with cheese, ham or mushrooms. And those who adores pumpkin, can eat it just like that. It good […]







Italian Chestnut and Chickpea Soup




This is a traditional recipe from the Abruzzo region, Italy. However, all the Apennine cuisines have more or less similar recipes combining two simple ingredients, chickpeas and chestnuts. The soup should be thick, more like a sauce. It is an amazing autumn dish, fragrant and nutritious. By the way, this soup is traditionally eaten on […]







Homemade Oatmeal Cookies Recipe




They are dark golden and extremely tasty, much tastier than from a store! Try to bake these cookies yourself. It is pretty simple. This is a great option for those who do not like oatmeal. All the useful oatmeal properties are preserved, plus lots of pleasure. Morning cookies with a glass of milk – a […]







Latte Art from Barista Dritan Alsela




Observing a barista’s work at a coffee house is no less interesting than going to a concert. Watch the latte art performed by barista Dritan Alsela from Düsseldorf. He owns a coffee shop “Bazzar Caffe” and is well known for his delicious coffee and latte art. He has many awards, clients, and people love his coffee! […]