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About Food Cookture

Alessandra - food blogger at Food Cookture (www.foodcookture.com). Passion for cooking, inspired by cultures and travels.

Ravioli di Ricotta

Ricotta ravioli takes me back to Milan. It’s a wonderful primo piatto (first course) or a meal on its own. It’s a simple yet elegant dish with great balance of delicate flavors. The creamy ricotta filling combined with the rich … Continue reading

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Decadent Chocolate Drink & Food Blog Forum

Last weekend I attended the Food Blog Forum (FBF) in Orlando, Florida held at Walt Disney World. It is very hard to describe how amazing this experience was and how much I learned. This was my first food blog conference … Continue reading

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Charity Baking Contest – I won 2nd place!!!

I recently entered the “Great American Bake Sale” charity baking contest organized by the non-profit Share Our Strength to raise funds to help end childhood hunger. The event took place at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Atlanta … Continue reading

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Easy Homemade Puff Pastry

Puff pastry – or pâte feuilletée (which means pastry of many layers, or “leafs” in French) can be used in sweet and savory dishes enhancing them with its flaky layers and rich buttery flavor. There are two methods for making … Continue reading

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Minestrone

Minestrone is an Italian soup which usually consists of seasonal vegetables and sometimes the addition of pasta, rice, and/or beef. This is one of my favorite soups. It’s hearty, healthy and the best comfort food on a cold night. It’s … Continue reading

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