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Sophia Loren’s Ricotta condita

4 April 2025 36 Comments

The Roman food scene, by and large, is fairly conservative. Restaurants, especially the more informal ones called trattorie, osterie or taverne that I tend to enjoy more than fancy ristoranti, tend to favor the classic Roman pastas and other traditional dishes. It has to be said that this can lead

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Sophia Loren's Ricotta condita

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I’m Frank. I’m an international lawyer by day, but when I get home at night, I like nothing better than to cook. I’ve always loved to cook, ever since I was barely tall enough to peer over the top of a stove. Cooking is the best way I know to unwind from a stressful day’s work. And sharing the dishes I make is a profound way to connect with friends and loved ones.