Traditional Tuscan

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BBQ and a marinade that can save your life

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BBQ and a marinade that can save your life

With the onset of good weather, many of you might be polishing your BBQ already!
With no intention of being a spoilsport, remember that grilling meat produces two potentially carcinogenic chemicals: PAH's from the smoke produced by the dripping fats and HCA's from the high cooking temperatures.
What to do?!  read on....

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Schiacciata con l'uva- winemaker's cake

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Schiacciata con l'uva- winemaker's cake

This traditional Tuscan cake is prepared just in harvest season collecting the grapes directly from the vineyards once they are juicy and fully ripe. Here in Toronto you can use any type of red, small and seeded grapes (seeds give the crunchiness and remind of the wine grapes which are all seeded)....

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Farinata con cavolo nero

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Farinata con cavolo nero

During such a cold winter it’s all but natural to turn to earthy, warm comfort food.
This typical rustic Farinata (or porridge) is made with two key winter ingredients- polenta and black kale. It’s pure peasant food- thicker than a soup, it’s a full meal on its own.