Tag: God Jul
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A book to recommend for the Christmas holidays
“Perchè l’Ucraina” is the emblematic title for the published Italian edition (in July 2022) of one of the most recent Noam Chomsky’s works. The book is about seven accurate interviews that the influential linguist, political expert and author began to provide in 2018 to the curator. There, he tries to analyse deep by giving contribution…
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Celebrating Lucia, the bearer of light in the darkness of Winter
In the darkness of the early hours in the new day, just before the dawn announcement, Lucia advances with silent steps followed by mellow choruses, in a procession of candles, which lights the cold Winter sky with swaying vivid flames. Lucia brings light and hope to humanity.
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A pink marguerites daisies bouquet to celebrate December 8th
Last Spring, I enjoyed gardening and planted tiny delicate marguerites in the green terrace. They looked so pretty with their lively colors. At the beginning of the Autumn season, I moved them on the front street balcony in order to stay much longer in the sun during the day, while I could enjoy their bright…
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Home made potatoes gnocchi and crisp appetizers on the second of Advent
On the second Sunday of Advent, I enjoyed to make potatoes gnocchi at home, introducing some variations on traditional local recipes. In particular, to the basic mixture for gnocchi (made of excellent red potatoes coming from the mountains of Calabria, one egg and some semolina flour) I added chopped parsley and a generous handful of…
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Gingerbread and the coming of the Advent season
On tiptoe, the first Sunday of Advent arrived. Early, in the morning, the first small candle lights up in the kitchen to cheer the first warm cup of coffee of the day. Fragrant gingerbread biscuits are baked and are in the tray to welcome members of family and friends. Later on, Christmas decorations will take…
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Delicious 2022
Hello! Are you ready for a delicious 2022?Follow us, try our small culinary tips and enjoy moments of conviviality with us by cooking inspiring recipes for your family and dearest ones. Welcome everyone and all the best for a new safe year 2022 ahead!
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
This early morning it was still dark outside when we lit the fourth candle of Advent up.
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From the page dedicated to Stockholm Photography Gallery
Julmarknad i Gamla Stan It was during one of my first visits to Stockholm that I had the pleasure to enjoy a beautiful walk in the lovely mesmerising Christmas market in Gamla Stan. I won’t tell the reader about the cosy Christmas atmosphere you can feel in the air. You’ve got to experience it. So,…
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Short pastry and season fruit to start this first December week
Grey sky upon the first weekend of Advent. In these days, leaves are turning yellow and golden and, slowly, light as delicate petals, they are falling from the trees. On the other hand, it was gorgeous time for starting to decor with warm lights and green balsamic fragranced branches of Abies. Besides, there was a…
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