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DANIELLE WEEKSLER

My first time in U.S.A, was full of events and good signs. One of them happened completely at random….just like all signs happen. My friend Lauren decided to take me
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First Courses Recipes and Stories

TASTE OF WINTER

What is the flavor of winter for you? I had identified my autumn flavor in roastes chestnuts with new red wine http://gigliocooking.blogspot.com/2018/10/taste-of-fall.html that of spring with freshly picked fava beans,
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First Courses Recipes and Stories

UOZINMAIFRIG 3

To say that I cook with what I find at home when I’m at Pellegrino’s is…. Make fun of yourself. In this house there are three chest freezers full to
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Desserts Recipes and Stories

BITTER ORANGE MARMELADE

They are not so easily found. You must have the luck of a friend like Fulvia Ferri who brings them to you, fresh and fragrant, just picked in the garden
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Events & Special Programs

THE ART & TECHNIQUE OF BREAD IN ITALY

Every recipe is the fruit of several attempts to transform basic and available ingredients. This is the actual history of the food : picking and hunting, trying to change texture
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First Courses Recipes and Stories

UOZINMAIFRIG 2

Today’s is the second article on “cooking with what is there”. It is the first of a long series. This is the first one: The recipe is a longer …
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Calendars

LESSONS SCHEDULE FROM FEBRUARY 2021

for information, contact: info@gigliocooking.com phone: 348 5115525
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Calendars

FEBRUARY CALENDAR OF ONLINE LESSONS

Lesson 1 ∙ Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 pm Italian time Lamb with almonds and sweet wine Lesson 2 ∙ Saturday, February 6th at 6:00 pm Italian time Friters with
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Events & Special Programs

VEGAN PASTRY LESSON

How not to use eggs and animal fats and still make spectacular and delicious desserts 1) Dark Chocolate Cake 2) Hazelnut shortbread cookies 3) Tartlets with cream and strawberry coulis
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Marcella Ansaldo

Native of Giglio Island, Marcella has founded and directs the school GiglioCooking in Florence, with simpathy, passion and energy.