Panpepato is a traditional Christmas spiced chocolate cake from Ferrara in Emilia Romagna. This dense, slightly chewy cake is packed with chopped nuts, dried fruit and honey, seasoned with warm spices and a touch of freshly ground black pepper, then finished with a generous coating of melted dark chocolate. It’s festive, full-flavored and surprisingly easy … Read more

The most delicious Ricotta Pasta Recipe, made two ways: bright lemon zest or rich parmesan with cracked black pepper. This no-cook sauce is effortless—the hardest part is boiling the pasta. I love a super simple pasta recipe for busy evenings when you’re hungry, tired and just need a comforting meal. This ricotta pasta tastes a … Read more

I grew up eating this incredibly tasty Cameroonian Banana Cake. It’s the perfect way to use overripe bananas, and the flavor is amazing. I had really ripe bananas sitting in my fridge, so I turned them into banana cake. This Cameroonian banana cake is simple and delicious: a couple of ripe bananas and basic pantry … Read more

A simple, comforting Creamy Mushroom Risotto made with chanterelle and chestnut mushrooms, fresh thyme and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights in autumn. Autumn has arrived… If you love quick comfort food, this creamy mushroom risotto is a winner. Tender chanterelle and chestnut (crimini) mushrooms mingle with silky Arborio rice, finished with mascarpone and Parmesan for … Read more

Gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy white sausage ragu flavored with rosemary, white wine and garlic. Quick to make, full of depth and perfect for busy weeknights — ready in under 30 minutes. This is one of those fast weeknight dishes that keeps coming back into our rotation because it’s so satisfying. I wanted a … Read more

While filming this Eru recipe a few mishaps happened: A part of my blouse that wasn’t meant to show peeked out during the intro. My wig decided to reveal its age. I started the shoot with both earrings and finished with only one. If you notice me wearing a single earring toward the end of … Read more

I have a deep, joyful love for my children. Every morning I wake up excited to share life with them. It is morning. My middle daughter, who usually wakes before her sisters, will soon come into my room looking for me. Her smile is the sweetest thing; she greets me with a warm hug and … Read more

A delicious sparkling rosé cocktail made with Cointreau, fresh mint, orange slices and chopped strawberries. Refreshing, simple to assemble and full of bright spring/summer flavours. Cheers! Because it’s the weekend… It’s Saturday — no work, the sun is shining and it’s time to relax. I like to make weekends feel a little special, and often … Read more

Starting a blog has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. Writing is therapeutic, and it’s deeply rewarding to know someone reads my words and gains something from them. Blogging helps me preserve memories—so I keep an online diary—and I love imagining my children someday using my recipes to recreate the meals I made … Read more

I love serving guests my homemade Folere Drink. It’s fruity, refreshing and brings back memories of homemade drinks from my childhood. This hibiscus-based beverage is versatile, full of benefits, and can be made year-round. This version is made without refined sugar. In colder months I often make hot drinks like honey lemon tea or ginger … Read more