Dec 25, 2008

Merry Christmas to all readers of this blog

This year Im late in preparing special dishes that you can try and share with family and friends during this Christmas.
To you I wish happy holiday greetings, happy holidays 2008, merry christmas 2008,merry xmas

I wish you all a Very Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Dec 23, 2008

Christmas Eve recession dinner: Easy Tiramisu

Tiramisu ready in 25 minutes. Guaranteed


Yes, it is recession time. I do not know why Im too much into this recession thing.
Anyway, wanted to tell you that I have just finished making my Simple Italian Easy Tiramisu, this is dessert for Christmas Eve dinner because some friends coming over requested for Tiramisu otherwise I would make something with chocolate.

For your Tiramisu recipe here is the older post for you to try

Simple Italian recipes - Healthy Italian recipes of lasagne, tiramisu,shepherds pie, simple pasta and pizza recipesSimple healthy Italian Recipes in times of Recession: Italian tiramisu recipe: step by step homemade tiramisu

Let me share some of the pictures from my kitchen 5 minutes ago.

Separate egg yellow from white, sugar mix well the yellow, then add mascarpone, beat the whites mix together with the yellow and mascarpone. Dip finger biscuits in coffee arrange in serving dish a layer of biscuits alternate with the mascarpone mixture. Sprinkle with dark cocoa or whatever kind of cocoa you find in your shop. Put in the Refrigerator for a number of hours this is it. Tiramisu easy simple and healthy way nothing beats the home made Tiramisu

easy tiramisu
easy tiramisu
easy tiramisu

easy tiramisu

Check this blog for last minutes simple easy Italian recipes:
olive garden salad dressing, copycat recipes, topsecretrecipes, topsecretrecipes.com, todd wilbur There are no top secrets this blog shares all recipes as they are as I cook them.

Dec 22, 2008

Christmas Menu

Merry Christmas to you all.

My Christmas Eve Menu is about to be published so do not miss out. For sure dessert is going to be Simple Italian recipes - Healthy Italian recipes of lasagne, tiramisu,shepherds pie, simple pasta and pizza recipesSimple healthy Italian Recipes in times of Recession: Italian tiramisu recipe: step by step homemade tiramisu

Check whats going to be cooking on the Christmas Eve here
Merry Christmas
Buon Natale

Italian simple recipes: Pumpkin and beans

When I grew up in the slopes of Mt.Kenya my father used to plant pumpkins and always told us this is good food. But, we never came round to it.

Now, cooking simple Italian food.ask me what is good food.

this cream is made of easy boiled pumpkin, added with ready beans in this case I used the beans 'baked beans' cheap and available everywhere plus tomato paste and water. The only ingredient added is Rosemary leaves and when the pumpkin beans ready I passed them through the vegetable meal. Enjoy your simple Italian pumpkin beans soup but with improvised ingredients. Simple italian recipes cooks italian style food with products found locally in the countries where I find myself

pumpkin cream soup

Dec 21, 2008

Merry Christmas: Forget about Recession eat and drink and have fun

This delicious Italian Christmas Cake called Panettone, I have also found in the shelves in supermarkets around Bangkok. Expensive but, to have a normal Italian Christmas I closed my eyes.


Enjoy your Christmas and May 2009 bring more joy and happiness your way

Santa's Coming to Town

Santa is coming to town.


You Better Watch out, Better get cooking, better remember the Christmas Shopping, better not over Spend better watch recession.
But, one thing is sure that Wonderful Christmas is coming to All.
And Bringing a lot of Joy and Peace.

Dec 19, 2008

Christmas in Recession

Made your Christmas tree yet?


Christmas Tree Safety Tips

Christmas Tree Safety Tips
by: Lesley Dietschy



Christmas time and decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of many people’s holiday season. Many family traditions involve going to a tree farm or Christmas tree store to pick out the perfect tree. A real tree can add the beauty of the season to your home and fill it with a pleasant scent of pine.

Unfortunately, real Christmas trees can also pose a fire hazard. According to the National Safety Council, each year more than 400 residential fires involve Christmas trees and tragically nearly 40 deaths and 100 injuries result from those fires. To help protect your family this holiday season, below is a list of important Christmas tree safety tips.

Christmas Trees:

• Select a fresh tree by looking for one that is green.

• The needles of pine and spruce trees should bend, not break, and be hard to pull off the branches.

• For the fir tree species, the needles should snap when bent, much like a fresh carrot.

• Also, look for sticky sap on the tree’s trunk.

• Cut off approximately two inches of the tree’s trunk and place the tree in a sturdy, water-holding stand.

• Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times so that the tree does not dry out too quickly.

• Make sure the tree is at least three feet (one meter) away from any heat source, such as fireplaces and radiators.

• Try to position the tree near an outlet so that cords are not running long distances.

• Do not place the tree where it blocks doorways or foot traffic.

• If you decide to use an artificial tree, buy one that is tested and labeled as fire resistant.

• Be sure the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) label is on an artificial tree with built-in electrical systems.

Tree Lights:

• Only use indoor lights with the UL label.

• Check lights for broken or cracked sockets, frayed or bare wires, or loose connections.

• Replace any damaged light sets.

• Do not use more than three light sets on any one extension cord. Also be sure to place the extension cord next to a wall to avoid a tripping hazard.

• Do not run extension cords under rugs.

• Always turn off lights and decorations on your Christmas tree when you leave the house or go to bed.

• Never use electric lights on a metal tree.

Tree Ornaments:

• Avoid placing breakable or small tree ornaments with detachable parts on the tree’s lower branches where small children and pets can reach them.

• Never place lighted candles on a tree or near any flammable materials or decorations.

• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on all Christmas tree ornaments.

• Use the proper step stool or ladder to reach the top of the tree while decorating.

Disposing of Tree:

• It is time to dispose of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are highly flammable and should not be left in a house, garage, or placed against the house.

To keep your family and home safe this year, be sure to check your smoke alarms, replace batteries as needed, and know what your fire escape plan is. For more tips, information, or how to create a fire escape plan, visit the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org.

Happy Holidays!

About The Author
Lesley Dietschy is a writer, jewelry designer, and the founder of a network of popular websites including http://www.HomeDecorExchange.com and http://www.HomeGardenExchange.com . Both of these websites feature valuable information and resources to assist you in decorating your home and garden.

For beautiful beaded bracelets, please visit: http://www.BeadedBraceletBoutique.com

Dec 3, 2008

Cook Italian with Jamie Oliver

A year ago I was in a small town of Rimnicu Valcea in Romania. Was there because my husband was working for a project where they built homes for children from the orphanages. While my husband went to work and my son to school I stayed home where I volunteered with Nabuur.com for villages in developing countries and I never for any reason missed a cooking show with Jamie Oliver



Some of Jamie Oliver's recipes I took salads, Jamie Oliver's chicken cooked in milk with sage and lemon.
This is not all I have from over a year ago Jamie Oliver TV show I used to watch there was the Dolce he used Panettone and baked in the oven I still have that picture in my head.
Now, I moved continents Im in Bangkok and do not watch Jamie Oliver anymore.

Please have a look at this simple recipe here especially in those countries that is cold this would be perfect Jamie Oliver ribollita

Good food easy to cook