Entries by Elena and Alfredo

The Recipe for “Jesuit” Julienne with Cheese and Mushrooms




This dish made from hot cheese and mushrooms is served in the Rustichello ristorante, Province Marche, central Italy. It was invented by Jesuit monks, hence the name. People come over to eat this julienne straight from the kitchen range. Waiters glide around nimbly depositing ceramic dishes with boiling cheese. Jesuit is washed down by red […]







Caries, Cranberry and Wine




Tooth decay or caries is the result of bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans interacting with sugar. They produce polymers, using sucrose, stick onto the tooth surface and form a bio-film known as dental plaque. When bacteria have stuck firmly and sugar comes around, they exude acids that cause holes and lead to the disintegration of […]







A $100,000 Replica of Lady Gaga’s Meat Dress




By now almost everyone has heard of the meat dress Lady Gaga wore on the MTV ceremony. The staff of a Steakhouse restaurant in NYC noticed that the dress had been made from pieces of cheap beef and therefore looks a bit sticky. They thought they could do better than that. They created a dress […]







How to Make Stewed Cod in Ginger Sauce




The large Norwegian cod has tasty white meat which delights Italians so much that they have been importing it since time immemorial. Generally Italians show preference for salted cod (baccala), which they keep in water for several days before eating, but one can find frozen cod in stores as well. It tastes the same. Ingrdients […]







Alcohol and Calories




Many people indulge and treat themselves to an alcoholic drink from time to time. It’s important to know your dose, bearing in mind that alcohol contains quite a lot of calories. Liqueurs are







Water Is Efficacious for Slimming




There’s an easy and efficacious way to get slimmer – by increasing the daily intake of water. This was reported by a group of scientists led by Dr. Brenda Davy, Assistant Professor at the Department of Human Nutrition, at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society in Boston. The experiments showed that in […]







The Gorgonzola with Quince Marmalade Recipe




In France, Italy and Spain they often serve different kinds of cheese in exquisite combination with sweet fruit, jam, jelly or marmalade. Those who are fond of cheese will appreciate Gorgonzola’s sharp taste against that of fragrant quince marmalade. The dish will surprise you with a fresh stunning sensational taste. Ingredients for Gorgonzola with Quince […]







How to Bake Sea Perch Italian Way




There are several species of sea perch. The fish has tasty tender flesh with not many bones. It is not very difficult to cook. The important thing is to choose spices that will play up the fish’s pleasant taste, as Italians do it, and not kill it. Ingredients for Sea Perch Italian Way 1 large […]







The Dressed Herring Recipe




The salad made from boiled vegetables and salted herring generally known as “Thick Coat” is immensely popular in the Russian cuisine. In the times of the Soviet Union it was a must for every holiday feast. The salad’s taste depends on the quality of the herring and mayonnaise used. Ingredients for salad Dressed Herring 1 […]







The Recipe for Quince Marmalade




Late fall is the season for quince. This fruit is hard, but very fragrant, and is excellent for making marmalades, jam and jellies. It contains a lot of wholesome pectin. The quince’s flesh is hard and its pieces retain their shape when boiled. Thick and strong-flavored quince marmalade is one of the tastiest delicacies of […]







Beauty Salad




Dietitians recommend these products to keep your skin fresh and clean. This is a sort of salad that can do just fine for your beloved self both for breakfast and for a midday repast. Besides fine skin the salad will give you a pleasant mood and a shot of good cheer. Also if you have […]







Whole Grain Foods to Fight Diabetes and Atherosclerosis




American scientists discovered that people who eat several dishes made from whole grain foods per day have less visceral fat. Unlike subdermal fat, visceral fat, the fat surrounding internal organs, is closely linked with cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, high blood pressure, and bad cholesterol. Researchers found that 2,800 people aged between 32 […]







How to Make Potato Vareniki




Vareniki is the Ukraine’s national dish that became popular in Russia and other countries as well. There is a similar dish in Italy which is called ravioli. To give the filling a richer taste we added sheep feta cheese. The vareniki came out fine. Ingredients for Potato Vareniki 1.0 lb flour 0.42 pt water 1 […]







Potato Conduces to Weight Loss




The last several years saw our unpretentious potato trodden down, for it was believed that its intake makes one gain weight. Nevertheless, researches conducted by the University of California, Davis, and the US National Center for Food Safety and Technology (NCFST), Illinois, show that people can include potato in their slimming diets. The report was […]







The Gnocchi with Salmon Recipe




Gnocchi or gnocchetti are dumplings very much in favor with Italians. You can buy gnocchi or make them yourself. Look up the recipe for potato gnocchi on our site Here. Gnocchi possess a tender taste that goes well with smoked salmon. Ingredients for Gnocchi with Salmon 1.2 lb gnocchi 0.2 lb smoked salmon 1 onion […]