Tag Archives: Italy
Vegan Italy in Photos
Not too much chatter from me today, because I have neither recipes nor reviews to share. Italy has such good produce, pasta and pizza, that we hardly went out at all, I was so happy to cook simply. So, you’ll … Continue reading
Gnocchi, and the end of Italy week
I had forgotten all about making gnocchi, until I found this photo. I loosely followed the recipe from Vegan Yum Yum, ans served it up with tomato sauce (boy have we eaten a lot of that lately), and a big … Continue reading
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Risi e Bisi and vegan “meat” balls
Maybe the best thing about risi e bisi is that the name rhymes. Its really just a plain-ish risotto with peas, although there are variations around, such as using mashed peas and slid peas, and turning it into a soup. … Continue reading
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More Italian Stuff
There are a few Italian things I didn’t get around to making this time, partly due to a 10 hour, unconsummated hospital visit (everyone is fine) which will have to repeated sometime this week partly due to stupid drunk people … Continue reading
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Risotto and arancini
Probably my favourite little-food-that-goes-on-trays-at-work-things is arancini (risotto balls). I especially love the ones with something cheesy in the middle.(yes there’s a theme – I like cheesy stuff). I also love risotto, having discovered it as an easy, cheap and filling … Continue reading
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Lentils for wealth
In parts of Italy, people eat lentils at New Year to bring wealth. They are also eaten throughout the year, braised, stewed or in soups. I made some basic braised lentils and served them with a mixed bean salad. We … Continue reading
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The Food of Romance
We don’t do Valentine’s day at our place, but we do celebrate our love! (too cheesy?) Every now and then I get a fit of vegan gourmet wrapped in a lovegush for Mr, and this usually turns into some heart … Continue reading
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Stromboli (ok so not exactly Italian)
I’ve seen it around, but I’ve never actually eaten stromboli before. Its basically pizza, rolled up to make a loaf. I was about to tell you that Stromboli came from Sicily, and was named after the eponymous volcano. I’m certain … Continue reading
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Cannelloni
Cannelloni is my favourite pasta dish. I adore it, and make it whenever I can. I used to love it filled with egg and cheese and covered in parmesan, but I think my vegan version stands up to the test. … Continue reading
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