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Foodie Indian couple 👫 in Italy.--
Part-time food traveller .--
Part-time home chef 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳. --
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We are passionate about food, hence we are learning to cook different cuisines. We are also very much interested to learn different food culture, so we travel to different places to try different food. We have traveled to Dubai, Oman, Turkey, Switzerland, Portugal, Sl

ovenia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Germany, Netherlands, Ethiopia, UK and of course different regions in Italy and India.--
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Interested in India food? or interested to be part of our food tours and try different Italian cuisines then please do contact us!!!. Check out our Insta page .mrs.geofoodie for more pictures and videos--

Layers of love and a touch of sweetness for the perfect Valentine’s treat.Is the food your valentine?
15/02/2026

Layers of love and a touch of sweetness for the perfect Valentine’s treat.

Is the food your valentine?

26/01/2026

Here are the three stages of making coconut milk in Samoa, distilled to their essence:
​1. The Crack (Ta’aga)
​A sharp, rhythmic strike from a machete splits the mature brown husk in two. It’s a clean, hollow snap that spills the sweet water and reveals the firm, pearly-white meat inside, ready to be harvested.
​2. The Shred (Taloaga)
​Seated on a traditional tuai stool, the cook scrapes the coconut halves against a serrated blade. This produces a rhythmic shuck-shuck sound as fine, snowy flakes of moist coconut pile up in a bowl below, releasing a rich, nutty fragrance.
​3. The Squeeze (Tatauga)
​Shredded flakes are bundled into a vau (natural fiber strainer) and wrung with immense hand pressure. A thick, velvet-white cream cascades from the fibers—a fresh, fatty elixir that forms the heart of Samoan cuisine.

22/01/2026

Samoan Palusami is the heart of a traditional Sunday feast (To’ona’i). In Samoa, it is defined by its simplicity: the focus is on the quality of the coconut cream and the tenderness of the taro leaves.

​The Traditional Samoan Ingredients
​While other regions might add meat or garlic, a purist Samoan palusami usually sticks to:
​Fresh Taro Leaves (Lau Talo): You need young, small-to-medium leaves. They are sweeter and less fibrous.
​Coconut Cream (Peleue): Traditionally squeezed fresh from mature coconuts. If using canned, look for "Coconut Cream" (not milk) for the richest texture.
​Onion: One medium onion, finely diced.
​Salt: To taste.
​Lemon Juice (Optional): Some families add a small squeeze to help cut the richness and further neutralize the "itch" of the leaves.

21/01/2026

An Umu is a traditional Samoan above-ground oven that uses red-hot volcanic stones to cook food.

Core Characteristics
* The Heat Source: Smooth volcanic rocks are heated in a large fire of coconut husks and wood until they glow red.
* The Setup: Once hot, the rocks are spread out, and food—wrapped in banana or breadfruit leaves—is placed directly onto them.
* The Seal: The entire pile is covered with thick layers of broad leaves and woven mats to trap the heat and steam.
* The Result: After 1–2 hours, the food is infused with a distinct smoky, earthy flavor that is impossible to replicate in a modern kitchen.

Traditional Role
The Umu is the heart of the To’ona’i (Sunday feast). It is traditionally prepared by the men of the family early Sunday morning. Common staples include talo (taro), fa'i (green bananas), fish, and the famous palusami (coconut cream wrapped in taro leaves).

💜 Risotto alla Trevigiana💜Feast your eyes on Risotto alla Trevigiana! ✨ This creamy, iconic dish from the Veneto region ...
27/09/2025

💜 Risotto alla Trevigiana💜
Feast your eyes on Risotto alla Trevigiana! ✨ This creamy, iconic dish from the Veneto region gets its beautiful hue and uniquely sophisticated, slightly bitter flavor from the renowned Radicchio Rosso di Treviso.

Tajarin al tartufo nero is a rich, Piedmontese pasta dish featuring thin, egg-rich tajarin pasta tossed in a simple butt...
24/08/2025

Tajarin al tartufo nero is a rich, Piedmontese pasta dish featuring thin, egg-rich tajarin pasta tossed in a simple butter sauce. The dish is then generously covered with delicate shavings of black truffle, which are draped over the pasta to create a luxurious and aromatic finish.

Agnolotti del Plin are a traditional type of small, "pinched" stuffed pasta from the Piedmont region of Italy. They are ...
24/08/2025

Agnolotti del Plin are a traditional type of small, "pinched" stuffed pasta from the Piedmont region of Italy. They are filled with a savory mixture of roasted meats and are typically served either with a simple butter and sage sauce, a rich meat gravy (sugo d'arrosto), or sometimes even "al tovagliolo" (on a napkin) to showcase their rich, unadorned flavor.

Battuta di Fassona Piemontese is a classic Piedmontese dish of raw, finely chopped beef, traditionally "beaten" with a k...
23/08/2025

Battuta di Fassona Piemontese is a classic Piedmontese dish of raw, finely chopped beef, traditionally "beaten" with a knife rather than minced. It is made from the prized, lean, and tender Fassona beef of the native Piedmontese cattle breed. The dish is typically seasoned very simply with high-quality extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper to let the natural flavor of the meat shine.

A slightly more specific and refined version of this dish is Carne Cruda all'Albese (raw meat in the style of Alba). While the preparation is similar, this variation is inextricably linked to the town of Alba and its most famous product. It is often served topped with shavings of the precious Alba white truffle, which elevates the dish from a simple starter to a luxurious delicacy, showcasing the very best of the region's culinary treasures.

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