Kristel Cescotto

Carnival isn’t carnival without these traditional delicacies: frittelle. Whether they are filled with cream (remember our infallible recipe for making them at home?) or more “light” – although I realise that defining anything fried as “light” is a bit of an oxymoron – like the Carnival frittelle with apple and Ricotta cheese that we’re going to tell you about today. Well, it’s of little importance, what is important is their unique deliciousness, a perfect combination of lightness and delicate aroma which will bring a smile of contentment to your face at the first bite. Carnival: Do you know the origins…

Trees dressed up. Christmas lights decorating every corner of the city. Frank Sinatra singing “I’ll be home for Christmas” like only he can. The fireplace lit warming rooms and lighting up the soul. The smell of Garland bread baking in the oven. Yes, that time of year has finally arrived; when you look out of the window in the hope of seeing the first snowflakes fall .That most exciting time of the year. That which we call Christmas. Christmas also means recipes to cherish in your heart, the ones that, just by breathing in their aroma, you can already taste…