Monday 9 April 2012

Ciambelline al vino/Donut cookies

You'll need:
- 500 gr of white flour
- 120 gr of olive oil
- 120 gr of white whine
- 120 gr of sugar
- 9 gr of baking powder

Mix first all the dry ingredients, then add the wet ones. mix all together with hands and then make little donuts. Cover them with sugar and then bake at 180° C for half an hour.

Avrete bisogno di:
- 500 gr di farina 00
- 120 gr di olio d'oliva
- 120 gr di vino bianco
- 120 gr di zucchero
- mezza bustina di lievito

Mescolate tutti gli ingredienti asciutti e poi quelli bagnati, mescolate con le mani e poi formate delle piccole ciambelline. Intingetele nello zucchero e poi cuocetele in forno a 180° C per mezz'ora.









ENJOY!

Friday 6 April 2012

Loves of the moment



Raspberries...so yummy!!





my brand new MAC lipstick


 this is how it looks on


 this old necklace

Thursday 5 April 2012

Such a long day

Yesterday was a very tiring but awesome day. After school, I went to lunch with one of my closest friends to this restaurant/french café called "Les omelettes" in the city centre of Bologna. I had never been there before and now it's one of my favorite restaurants! You can choose from a large variety of sandwiches made of  french bread, omolettes, salads, pastas... It was soo yummy!!

Ieri è stato un giorno molto bello ma stancante. Dopo scuola sono andata a pranzo con una mia cara amica in questo ristorante/café francese che si chiama "Les omelettes" nel centro di Bologna. Non ci ero mai stata prima e ora è uno dei miei ristoranti preferiti! Si può scegliere fra tantissime baguettes ripiene, omelettes, insalate, primi...era tutto buonissimo!!

my spinach omelettes



After that I went shopping with my best friend because she wanted to buy this bag and I ended up buying it too:) I love it! It's from the brand "The leather Satchel"

Dopo sono andata a fare shopping con la mia migliore amica che voleva comprare questa borsa e alla fine l'ho presa anch'io:) la adoro! La marca si chiama "The leather Satchel"





At 6.30 I was supposed to take the train to go to Ancona, where my grandma lives, but the train station was so crowded that I had to wait until 8.30 pm to take the train and I got there at 11pm!!!

Alle 6.30 dovevo prendere il treno per andare ad Ancona, dove vive mia nonna, ma c'era talmente tanta gente in stazione che ho dovuto aspettare fino alle 8.30 per prendere il treno e sono arrivata alle 11!



Tuesday 3 April 2012

Strawberries and Pineapple


Today I enjoyed a cup of strawberries and pineapple, some of my favourite fruits
Do you know how good they are for your health?

Health benefits of strawberries
Diet
One cup of strawberries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, yet only 43 calories. The dietary fiber in strawberries helps to keep digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs overeating.
Antioxidants
Strawberries contain a chemical compound called phenols. Anthocyanin, a particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red color to the fruit. Though anthocyanin is known to have antioxidant properties within the fruit, it is debated as to whether the antioxidant agents in anthocyanin-rich foods can be absorbed into the body once digested. Fortunately, however, it is known that when anthocyanin-rich foods are consumed, the body's uric acid levels increase, which serves as an antioxidant agent.
Anti-Inflammatory
The phenols in strawberries also fight against many inflammatory disorders, such as osteoarthritis, asthma and atherosclerosis, by inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) in the same way that the drugs aspirin and ibuprofen do. Strawberries, however, do not carry unwanted side effects like stomach and intestinal bleeding
Anti-Cancer 
The combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents found in strawberries is well-known to fight against the onset of many different forms of cancer. Thanks to the vitamin C, folate, and the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol that they also contain, strawberries are a delicious defense against potentially cancerous cells.
Healthy Eyes
The Archives of Opthalmology recently published a study in which three or more servings of strawberries (and other fruits) per day can decrease the possibility of contracting age-related macular degeneration by over one-third.
Vitamin C
One cup of strawberries contains an incredible 136% of the RDA of vitamin C, an effective antioxidant that can help lower blood pressure, ensure a healthy immune system, and ward off the development of age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
Manganese
One cup of strawberries contains 21% of manganese, an essential nutrient that acts as a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. By increasing the levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), the enzyme responsible for protecting mitochonrdria exposed to oxygen, manganese not only helps to fight the battle against free radicals and oxidative stress, but also lessens cellular inflammation -- another cause of numerous cardiovascular diseases.
Bone Health
Manganese is also great for the bones, helping in bone building and maintaining proper bone structure. The potassium, vitamin K, and magnesium in strawberries are also important for bone health
Health Benefits of Pineapple
Vitamins And Minerals
Its nutrients include calcium, potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. It is low in fat and cholesterol.
Bone Health
One of the benefits of pineapple is that it helps to build healthy bones. Pineapples are rich in manganese, a trace mineral that is needed for your body to build bone and connective tissues. Just one cup of pineapple provides 73% of the daily recommended amount of manganese. The benefits of pineapple can effect the growth of bones in young people and the strengthening of bones in older people.
Helping healing from colds and coughs
The benefits of pineapple when you have a cold or cough are the same as the benefits of orange juice, but there is an additional benefit of pineapple. Bromelain, which is found in pineapples, has been found to help suppress coughs and loosen mucus. 
It lessens risk of hypertension
Hypertension occurs when too much force is exerted on the artery walls while the blood circulates. One of the best ways to combat this is to infuse a high amount of potassium plus a small amount of sodium in your diet to lower blood pressure. Pineapples are the perfect for hypertension because a cup of pineapple contains about 1 mg of sodium and 195 mg of potassium.
Diet 
Eating pineapple can highly cut down sweet cravings because of its natural sweetness, saving a lot of sugar-induced calories. Incorporating a lot of pineapple in meals will also help a lot in weight loss because are very fulfilling.
Eye health
Pineapples protect against age-related eye problems because it is rich in antioxidants.
It fights a lot of diseases 
They are very rich in Vitamin C, which protects our bodies from free radicals that attack our healthy cells. Lots of free radicals in the body can lead to major diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and various cancers. Vitamin C is considered the most important water-soluble anti-oxidant that fights against disease-inducing substances within the body. It is also an excellent fighter against flu and a great enhancer of the immune system.

It cures constipation and irregular bowel movement
Pineapple is rich in fiber, making it effective in curing constipation and irregular bowel movement.
It keeps your skin healthy 
Pineapple contains enzymes that make skin elastic, improve skin hydration, and remove damaged and dead cells. Thus, it helps us achieve a clear and glowing complexion. The enzymes in pineapples also fight free-radical damage and can reduce age spots and fine lines.


Do you know more benefits of eating strawberries and pineapples?

Monday 2 April 2012

It looks like a summer day

Here I want to show you a nail polish and a pencil skirt that I bought recently. Hope you will like it:)

Muchi, much by Essie is now my favorite shade of all, it's the perfect nude color.
This skirt is from Urban Outfitters and I bought it while I was in Berlin


Muchi, Muchi di Essie è diventato il mio smalto preferito, è il perfetto nude. 
Questa gonna è di Urban Outfitters, l'ho comprata quando ero a Berlino 




Sunday 1 April 2012

Yummy light fruit cake

This is what you'll need, you just have to mix everything together except the fruits and the chocolate and add those at the end when everything else is well mixed. You can change the quantity and the kind of fruit to your taste. Bake at 180° for 30 minutes, to check if the cake is ready stick a knife inside the cake, if the kife gets wet, the cake is not ready yet. Enjoy your snack!

Ingredients:
-180 gr cane sugar
- 3 eggs
- 150 gr of banana
- 400 gr of whole spelt flour
- 16 gr of baking powder
- 200 gr apple
- 0.5 gr of vanilla aroma
- 50 gr white chocolate
- 220 gr pear
- 200 gr strawberries
- 130 gr of soft fruit
- 2 fruit yogurt

Questi sono gli ingredienti di cui avrete bisogno, dovete semplicemente mescolare tutto insieme tranne la frutta e il cioccolato che aggiungerete alla fine quando tutto il resto è ben mescolato. Potete cambiare i tipi di frutta e la quantità a seconda del vostro gusto personale. Infornate a 180° per una mezzoretta, controllate la cottura infilando un coltello nella torta, se il coltello si sporca, la torta non è ancora pronta. Buona merenda!

Ingredienti:
- 180 gr di zucchero di canna
- 3 uova
- 150 gr di banana
- 400 gr di farina integrale di farro
- 1 bustina di lievito
- 200 gr di mele
- 1 bustina di vanillina
- 50 gr di cioccolata bianca
- 220 gr di pera
- 200 gr di fragole
- 130 gr di frutti di bosco
- 2 yogurt alla frutta





Thursday 29 March 2012

Naked Palette


Today I would like to talk about my favorite makeup palette: Naked Palette by Urban Decay. I use it almost every day, the colors are just awesome, they are intense, shimmery and they last a long time. The brush is very good too, it has two sides, one for the lid and one for the crease. Have you ever tried it?

Oggi vorrei parlare della mia palette da trucco preferita: la Naked Palette della Urban Decay. La uso quasi tutti i giorni, i colori sono stupendi, intensi e brillanti e durano molto tempo. Il pennello è molto buono e ha due lati: uno per applicare l'ombretto, l'altro per sfumare. L'avete mai provata ?