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Mele Ripiene al Forno (Stuffed Baked Apples)

9 November 2014 by Paola 2 Comments

A delicious autumn dessert, low in calories and perfect if you want to have something sweet without feeling guilty. Stuffed baked apples are surprisingly easy to prepare, yet are definitely impressive and delicious to eat. They are filled with almonds, raisins (soaked in Vin Santo, delicious!) and cinnamon, undeniably a mix of flavors that goes… 

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Filed Under: My favorite recipes, Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Almonds, Apples, Raisins, Vin Santo

Pan dei Morti (Bread of the Dead)

28 October 2012 by Paola 6 Comments

Pan dei morti

The Pan dei Morti (bread of the dead) are traditional Italian 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 the souls of deceased relatives and loved ones, and many believe that the spirits return to Earth… 

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Filed Under: Something festive, Something seasonal, Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Almonds, Amaretti, Cookies, Figs, Pine nuts, Raisins, Vin Santo

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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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