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Cheesy Dinkel

Quick and easy: Cheesy Dinkel

May 13, 2013by wife ic Leave a comment

Quick and easy dinner much inspired by our last trip to Italy and the contents of my pantry. We had leftover chicken breasts and the rest of the ingredients were loitering in […]

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Cooking, Italy
fish cakes III

Thai fish cakes

March 14, 2013by wife ic 2 Comments

Fish cakes are Norwegians answer to fast food. Just pick up a packet at the grocery store, warm them in a pan, little bit of brown sauce and boiled potatoes […]

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Amsterdam, Cooking
this was just so good that my camera didnt even make it out of my purse

Eating out in Garda, Italy: Trattoria al Graspo

August 16, 2012by wife ic 1 Comment

The high point of our short stay in Garda, Italy, along the beautiful lake of the same name, was a surprising dinner at the Trattoria al Graspo. It was almost […]

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Eating, Italy, Travel
gnocci with pecorino

Eating out in Tuscany: Ristorante at Fattoria la Torre

August 9, 2012by wife ic 2 Comments

While staying at the Fattoria la Torre it is very convenient to pad down the steps and cross the courtyard to their lovely dining room. Make your reservation for around nine […]

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Eating, Travel
Aspargus with ricotta

Eating out in Tuscany: iO Osteria Personale, Florence

August 6, 2012by wife ic Leave a comment

We spent a lusty evening at the charming iO Osteria Personale during our trip to Florence and I wanted to share the beautiful food we were served and highly recommend the lovely wine. […]

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Eating, Italy, Travel
sauce warming up

Angry Penny – Penne Arrabiata

July 25, 2012by wife ic Leave a comment

I fell in love with Penne Arrabiata during our Roman Holiday and had to try it at home. Penne Arrabiata What you need: Penne pasta, cooked Good olive oil 6 […]

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Cooking, Italy
Trattoria Cadorna

Eating out in Rome: Trattoria Cadorna

July 23, 2012by wife ic Leave a comment

We were so glad when this little Trattoria showed up in EatRome , mostly because it was the only recommended Trattoria within miles of our hotel. Although the restaurant was very busy, […]

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Eating, Italy, Things I love!, Travel
Betty Crocker

Expat dream store in Rome

July 21, 2012by wife ic Leave a comment

Just a few minutes from the Vatican, on the corner of the Via Germanico and Via Ottaviano, you will find one of the best stocked Expat shops I have ever seen. […]

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Italy, Shopping, Travel
balsamic steak

Eating out in Tuscany: Trattoria Montecarlo

July 2, 2012by wife ic Leave a comment

Last year our hotel sent us to the Trattoria Montecarlo and we loved it so this spring we wanted to make sure we had a chance to enjoy a meal […]

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Eating, Italy, Things I love!, Travel
Cheese starter

Eating out in Riomaggiore: Ripa del Sole

June 4, 2012by wife ic 1 Comment

To find the Ripa del Sole you need to climb to the top of the main street and swing around to the left heading back towards the sea. You will […]

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Eating, Italy, Travel
strasbourg, como and lucca 159

Eating out in Montecarlo: Trattoria Montecarlo

May 4, 2012by wife ic 1 Comment

Last year when we were in Montecarlo we had the chance to eat at the Trattoria Montecarlo. It is a great place to experience an authentic Tuscan meal for a […]

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Eating, Italy, Travel
pumpkin cream cheese stuffed ravioli

Pumpkin Ravioli with Salmon Pesto Cream Sauce

May 3, 2012by wife ic 2 Comments

Italy meets Norway in this quick and filling dish. You need: Pumpkin Ravioli – recipe here 500 grams salmon, cut into cubes 1 tablespoon of Pesto – I have used […]

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Cooking, Italy, Norway

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