Recipes

Living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can present challenges when it comes to choosing foods that are both delicious and gentle on the digestive system. However, with thoughtful ingredient selection...

I've got something special for you, especially if you're like me and deal with the ups and downs of IBS. Say hello to the Yogurt Fluffy Cake—your new best friend...

As a picky Italian, I never reheat pasta or risotto. I can't stand the overcooked feeling, the chewiness. However, in this economy, wasting food should be considered profanity. Thankfully, my...

Summer is my favorite time of the year, especially because of the variety of veggies and fruits that Mother Nature gives us. Unfortunately, being in the Netherlands, I can't have...

I am a HUGE veggie lover. I honestly would rather give up on meat than vegetables. BUT, there is one veggie that I absolutely hate. Cucumber. The smell, the texture...

Life is a challenge. Growing up in a relatively safe time, with economic stability, and facing what the world is experiencing now, adaptation is the key to a happy life...

Every food culture in the world has some staple dishes that never change and every family adapts to their own tastes and fantasy. One of these dishes, during boiling hot...

When it comes to veggies, it's never easy for us IBS pals. I love my veggies, and honestly, I could easily live with a vegan diet, but with IBS, it's...

My fiancé and I always have a disagreement when it comes to food. I love fruit inside my salads, Luca hates fruit in his salads. I find that the juiciness...

Being Italian is a blessing and a curse. I adore Italian culture and the passion we have for food, but I hate the fact that I stick to the tastes...

When the nice weather finally arrives, all I can think about is a fresh, healthy salad. In the Netherlands, the spring warmth arrives quite late but this won’t shorten my...

If gluten is one of your IBS triggers, you might have noticed that gluten-free products are often extremely expensive and can contain tons of additives. The bread options in my...

When I want a side dish or a snack to start our lunch, it gets annoying. The only things I can think of are veggies that are not the best...

When I'm in Italy, I'm blessed to have an (almost) unlimited amount of veggies from my mum's garden. One of the most fruitful plants is green beans. We collect a...

Switch up your side dish for this simple cucumber salad. Its elegant ribbons and tangy taste help elevate your favorite entrée while providing a burst of wholesome nutrition. It’s low...

Should I attend recovery meetings for a risotto addiction? I probably should. I am a Northern Italian, your honor. I'm guilty of eating risotto 3 times a week! And if...

Trying new foods is very exciting, but it can be scary too, when you have IBS. As an Italian, I have strong traditions when it comes to cooking a meal...

This Middle Eastern-inspired recipe will drive your senses wild. Za’atar is an aromatic blend generally made from thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, cumin, salt, marjoram, and oregano. It’s a versatile herb...

As an Italian living abroad, I naturally tend to draw my attention to the best you can get from a specific land. Italy has the widest variety of veggies and...

I’m the biggest risotto fan, as you might have noticed by now! I’m probably so attached because I come from an area where they do the biggest risotto fair in...