by Marcellina In Cucina | Jan 23, 2017
This is spicy and crunchy snack, commonly known as Nuts and Bolts here in Australia, delicious to have with a cold beverage. Who would think that combining mixed nuts, pretzels and a breakfast cereal with some flavourings would result in an irresistible snack? This is...
by Marcellina In Cucina | Sep 11, 2015
Sometimes I think we complicate life unnecessarily. I’ve been reading an interesting blog lately – Becoming Minimalist. Some of it is a bit intense but if you take the general idea we do better with less…less stuff. So I have attempted culling some...
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by Marcellina In Cucina | Jun 1, 2014
This month’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge took us on a trip to beautiful Brazil! Renata of “Testado, Provado & Aprovado!” taught us how to make Pao De Queijo, tasty cheese buns that make the perfect snack or treat, and that will make your taste...
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by Marcellina In Cucina | Jun 9, 2013
Planning major renovations to a house involves many hours of decision making. Choosing materials, style, which wall should go, which shouldn’t. You know, that sort of thing. When we renovated our house 12 years ago it was a little different. All the renovations...
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by Marcellina In Cucina | May 7, 2013
The Italians know how to do food, don’t they? Born of Italian parents, I grew up surrounded by food. Not just food – good food, great food, tasty food! And lots of it. Yes, food was and still is an important part of my life. Growing up we never had fish...
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by Marcellina In Cucina | Apr 6, 2013
Do you think we should mess with recipes of well known, well respected, clever chefs? Mmmm, maybe not. But this time you should because these Koupes are so tasty with a couple of extra ingredients added. In George Colombaris’ fabulous cookbook...
