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Serena Colella
Aug 19, 20231 min read
Green Bean & Fig Salad
I love the soft and velvety texture of the mache lettuce against the crunch of the French beans, and the sweetness of the figs. This...
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Serena Colella
Aug 15, 20237 min read
French Girl Summer: Côte d'Azur
This summer I went on a 5-week long adventure through a country that calls my heart each and every time. France checks all those boxes...
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Serena Colella
Aug 13, 20231 min read
Fig Upside-Down Cake
Figs have to be one of my favourite fruits to experiment with in the kitchen, and who doesn't love a picnic perfect sweet finale? This...
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Serena Colella
Aug 3, 20231 min read
Rose Spritz
Light and refreshing, this spritz blends the elegance of Prosecco with the distinctive bitterness of Campari and a subtle floral note of...
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Serena Colella
Jul 29, 20231 min read
Colourful Citrus Salad
Not only bright in colour but flavour too, this fresh salad is perfect for anytime of year. The small bits of pickled red onion and olive...
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Serena Colella
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Honey Crusted Pain Perdu
Leftover country bread or as seen here flaky croissants work incredibly well for pain perdu. The dish is defined by the honey and the...
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nadia colella
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Honey Lavender Chicken with Courgette Fricot
The fragrant flavour of the herbs create a woodsy bite mingled with the sweetness from the honey. The skin of the chicken will be deep in...
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nadia colella
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Sicily: A wander of all things Baroque
Our recent travels to Italy led us to the country's largest region, Sicily. An island famed for its cathedrals, vineyards, beaches, and...
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nadia colella
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Lavender French 75
The classic “Soixante Quinze” with a twist of lavender. A well-balanced drink, with herbaceous notes from the gin, a pleasant tartness...
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nadia colella
Jun 22, 20231 min read
Courgette Madeleines
The markets in the south of France in June are filled with a bounty of courgette and their flowers. Taking the classic lemon shell-shaped...
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nadia colella
Jun 19, 20235 min read
Florence City Guide
All love affairs starts somewhere, my love affair with Italy began with the Renaissance. Even before I had the opportunity to explore...
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nadia colella
May 23, 20233 min read
Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany
Somewhere between the rolling hills in the heart of Tuscany lies Borgo Santo Pietro. When planning our escape to Italy I knew Florence...
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nadia colella
May 11, 20232 min read
Pavlova with Peaches & Lemon Cream
Light and delightful, this melt-in-your-mouth pavlova is perfectly sweet with a touch of tartness. An impressive addition to your Spring...
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nadia colella
Apr 18, 20232 min read
Mayflower Inn, Connecticut
It’s no doubt that being in nature brings inspiration, and this luxurious country haven hidden amongst the winding roads of quaint towns...
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nadia colella
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Torta della Nonna
I am taking you to the streets of Toscana with the classic Torta della Nonna. Flakey tender shortcrust filled with luscious lemon pastry...
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nadia colella
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Bourbon Spiced Peach Shortcakes
The sugary scent of peaches in Ontario every August remind me of my childhood summers spent in the Niagara region. Bursting with juicy...
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nadia colella
Mar 19, 20231 min read
Negroni Bianco
A refreshing and flavourful twist on the classic Negroni. I love it on the rocks with a twist of orange. Photo by 515 Photo Co. Yield: 1...
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nadia colella
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Who doesn’t love a little breakfast in bed? Especially pancakes! Lemon blueberry is one of my most beloved flavour combinations, and...
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nadia colella
Mar 19, 20233 min read
Tarte Tropézienne
The tarte Tropézienne is a dessert that is said to have dated back as far as the mid-seventeenth century. This delight became more...
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nadia colella
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Classic French Soufflé
These classic French soufflés are light and airy with a subtle egg flavour. They are not too sweet, which why I love to make a crème...
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