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Pane con Zucchine e Carote (Zucchini Carrot Bread)

11 October 2018 by Paola 2 Comments

Zucchini carrot bread

Savory zucchini carrot bread is certainly a healthy choice for carbs, because it combines both whole grain flour and vegetables, rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is a mix a good nutrients that gives you the right energy. I love this bread, tasty and moist, dense enough to be satisfying, but still light on the stomach…. 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, Bread and Focaccia Tagged With: Bread, Carrots, whole grain flour, zuuchini

Vellutata di Carote, Arance e Zenzero (Carrot, Orange and Ginger Soup)

12 November 2017 by Paola 6 Comments

Vellutata carote arance e zenzero

Every year winter, with its cold weather and abrupt temperature changes, brings in the flu, forcing us to spend four to five days in bed under the blankets waiting for the fever, cough and cold to go away. To fight these symptoms and recover fast, we can start with a healthy diet, bringing to the… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Soups Tagged With: Carrots, ginger, oranges

Polpettine Vegetariane (Veggie-Balls)

17 July 2016 by Paola Leave a Comment

Veggie-balls

Fresh vegetables make these “veggie-balls” a perfect and colorful dish for vegetarians, but also for “carnivores” too. These can be served as a tasty main course, accompanied by a fresh salad, or as an appetizing starter and cocktail. Crunchy outside and soft inside, they are delicious and healthy as well, rich in good nutrients and… 

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Filed Under: Appetizers, My favorite recipes, Vegetables Tagged With: Carrots, Peas, Vegetarians, Zucchini

Insalata di Farro e Verdure (Farro and Vegetables Salad)

28 April 2013 by Paola 23 Comments

Farro salad

The fresh vegetables make this salad a perfect and colorful dish to celebrate the flavors of summer.  Farro is a variety of wheat called emmer.  It was used by the Etruscans, Egyptians and the Romans. Nowadays it is cultivated especially in northern Tuscany, in the province of Lucca. Farro has a delicious nutty and earthy texture… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Salads, Something seasonal, Vegetables Tagged With: Carrots, Farro, Fennel, Peas, Red Chili Pepper, Zucchini

MY BOOKS

CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”

la nuova normalità
CORONAVIRUS “La Nuova Normalità”
Cosa viviamo e cosa muterà
Con Elvira Conca

Honestly Healthy

Honestly Healthy
Honestly Healthy.
Insalate e frullati per tutti i giorni

THE MAMMA MIA! DIET

the Mamma Mia! Diet
My second book: THE MAMMA MIA! DIET -The secret italian way to good health.

Love is eating

Love is Eating - the book
Healthy and Tasty Italian Recipes for family Meals - My Book

Lake Como Luxury Retreat

An Italian Luxury Retreat at Lake Como. Wellness, Cooking, Nutrition and Culture. Simplicity and sustainability. Live as an Italian for a week with Como-native Paola Lovisetti Scamihorn, renowned author, health coach and food writer.

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Healthy Italian Lifestyle

One of the essential steps in living a long and happy life is making time to care for yourself.

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