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Torta al Cioccolato e Nocciole (Chocolate Hazelnut Cake)

2 February 2020 by Paola 2 Comments

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake recipe

  This cake is a real treat for lovers of both chocolate and hazelnut, crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The preparation is easy and fast. It is a gluten and lactose free cake because it contains only corn flour and hazelnut milk. It is a treat for your palate and your good spirits…. 

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Filed Under: Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Chocolate, Hazelnuts, Valentine's Day

Brutti ma Buoni (“Ugly but Good” Italian Cookies)

13 November 2016 by Paola 2 Comments

Brutti ma buoni cookies

The looks can be deceiving, says the popular saying, and “i brutti ma buoni” are a clear demonstration. Just like in fairy tales, under their rough and irregular appearance, hides a unique and irresistible taste! They are simple, prepared with meringue and ground hazelnuts. These cookies can be traced back to the Italian peasant’s tradition;… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Hazelnuts, Meringue

Ossa dei Morti (Bones of the Dead Cookies)

26 October 2014 by Paola 1 Comment

The bones of the dead, “mort d’os” in Italian dialect, are cookies prepared for the Day of Dead (Commemorazione dei Defunti) celebrated on November 2nd, the day following All Saint’s Day (Ognissanti). On these two holy days Italians honor loved ones who have passed away preparing different sweets like this one or like Pan dei… 

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Filed Under: Something festive, Something seasonal, Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Almonds, Hazelnuts

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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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