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A sad new from here ...

Only a little post to share with my friends . Many of you know I was caring my mom all these times (about two years) she was really sick the last months. Today she passed, of course Im really, really sad and still  I can't believe . Thanks for all your support these last months. See you in a time, hugs and thanks Today (4/30/2018) was the funeral what lonely I feel the house without you Mommy ! You were amazing and really brave. always with a smile when I got up you in the morning ! Im really sad...

Cantaloupe Ice cream (Helado de melon calameño)

And here I am again. I have several recipes ready, my problem is  only time.A post  needs more time.  Many of you  know that I  care my mom who is sick.  Sometimes I debate between grief and fatigue, forgive  me the personal stuff.  But it is my reality. In any case, compiling the recipes helps me keep my mind healthy. Thanks for your greetings. Anyway, This melon ice cream recipe that I did some time ago  (I hope it was a season in the northern hemisphere to publish it) really inspired me  by a friend who has a beautiful blog and almost everything has to do with fruit.  I dedicate it to her and to all of you. Irene Bombarda , thank you for making life  more nice with your precious children and your recipes, Her blog is Uno spicchio di melone, recipe adapted from :  My fearless kitchen Ingredients 450 grams cataloupe peeled and cut into cubes 150  grams  greek yogurt 1 cup heavy cream  (240 ml) 3 tablespoons honey juice from 1/2 lemon Method In a blender blend cantaloupe until smooth

Strawberries and basil Tiramisu with ricotta and cream cheese (Tiramisu de frutillas con queso crema y ricotta)

A long, long time ago I wanted to make this Tiramisu, so different but absolutelywonderful. :  Strawberries and basil Tiramisu! Taking advantage of that I still have a lot of basil (fortunately) I finally did it last weekend.  The strawberries there are still  here, they are seen until the winter and in the northern hemisphere they are at their peak. The best time. It's really good. I hope you enjoy it! Source : Gloria Frugone recipe  (Revista Ya Febrero 2011) Ingredients  300 grams mascarpone cheese or cream cheese room temperature 250 grams ricotta cheese 3/4 cup icing sugar 600 grams strawberries  in slices  or quartered 30 ladyfingers cookies 200 cc sweet wine or rum 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil basil and some strawberries for serve Method Mix in a bowl the cream cheese with ricotta and sugar until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. Add the vanilla extract and set aside. In a jar mix 1/2 cup of water, rum and vanilla Place ladyfingers in a small bowl and dr

Cherry tomatoes, basil and mozarella pizza (pizza de tomates cherry, albahaca y mozarella)

Here the summer is ending and for me it's fine. I love autumn, and it was a hot and heavy summer.  But the best thing about the summer were the tomatoes, the basil, the fruits,cantaloupes and water melon, peaches, in short, all that summer means. And that now is the turn of the northern hemisphere. I had a lot of basil and I love it! so I enjoy it in EVERYTHING, pizzas, salads, stews, soups. This pizza was wonderful. Dough adapted from   : Sweetphi.com Ingredients  Whole wheat Pizza dough 2 cups  (260 grams)  whole wheat flour plus 2 tablespoons  1 tablespoon cormeal for lining the pan 2 teaspoon instant yeast  1 teaspoon salt 3/4  cup warm water 2 tablespoon oil Filling 3/4 cup tomato sauce 1 fresh garlic peeled  thickly sliced 1 teaspoon dried organo 240 grams mozarella cheese one bunch of fresh basil 400 grams cherry tomatoes sliced in half Method In a small bowl pout the yeast and 1/4 cup warm water and a pinch of sugar.  Stir and then let it rest for 5 minutes until is gets f