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About Food Cookture

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

Homemade Ricotta

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Food Cookture

Fresh ricotta is my latest food obsession. It only requires a few ingredients and is very quick and easy to make. Once you have seen how simple it is to achieve a rich and creamy ricotta at home (unlike store-bought … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake… Brazilian style

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Food Cookture

Brazilian carrot cake – or bolo de cenoura- is delicious and simple to make. It’s a very popular cake in Brazil among children and adults. Some carrot cakes (mainly in the US and the UK) are often made with grated … Continue reading →

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Biscotti… with a twist

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Food Cookture

Everyone likes biscotti! Traditional Italian biscotti (or “cantucci” as they are known in Italy) are from Tuscany and are enjoyed with Vin Santo (Tuscan dessert wine). They are commonly known as biscotti (plural for biscotto, which means “twice-baked”) because no … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Family (Fresh Pasta Recipe)

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Food Cookture

Growing up, every Sunday when my grandmother cooked, it was always a feast. One of my favorite dishes (and fondest memories) of my grandmother’s cooking is her fresh pasta. I always think of her when I make my own. As … Continue reading →

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