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Roasted Fig Tart with Mascarpone Cream, Honey and Rosemary

A Little Love Letter to Figs

Let me tell you a little story about figs.

I always thought they were those prune-like, wrinkly things with delusions of grandeur—the kind of fruit you find in ancient myths, romantic poetry, or your great aunt’s enigmatic jam. But then… I made this tart. And now I’m convinced figs are the best thing that can happen to you.

This tart came to life on a sunny Friday afternoon when I should have been doing laundry. Instead, I decided to live my best pastry life.  And so I present to you: The Delicious Fig Tart. Buttery pastry. Luscious cheese cream. And a generous crown of figs that almost convinces you it’s healthy food. It’s simple, it’s sophisticated, and just showy enough to make you feel like the star of your own film.

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close – Jonahan Safran Foer

A nine-year-old Oskar Schell steers New York City on a quest to find the secrets of a mysterious key and its connection to his father, who died in the collapse of the World Trade Center on 09/11.  Since his father’s death, Oskar struggles with insomnia, panic attacks, and depression. He often describes the feeling of depression as wearing heavy boots and deals with this by giving himself bruises. Read more

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Life stories

Modigliani’s Muse

Alcoholic. Addict. Womanizer. Amedeo Clemente Modigliani’s reputation is often reduced to these brutal labels — a tortured artist archetype neatly wrapped in scandal. He died at just 35 from tuberculous meningitis, poor and largely unrecognized, having held only a single exhibition in his lifetime. And yet today, his art sells for tens of millions, hanging in the world’s most prestigious galleries.

But behind the hollow myth of Modigliani, the reckless genius was a man shaped by contradictions — and by a powerful, all-consuming love. Read more

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Cookerella

Biscuits Salami with Pistachio and Rum

The Christmas of 2020—right in the heart of the pandemic—brought unexpected joy in the form of a humble dessert: biscuit salami. I gave it a twist, adding crunchy pistachios, a splash of rum, and rich dark chocolate. Somewhere along the way, I had learned to embrace the good things in life, and this little treat became one of them.

Growing up, my mother would prepare the classic version—just cocoa, milk, and biscuits. Simple, comforting, and always a hit in our home. Biscuit salami, or salame di cioccolato, is a traditional Italian no-bake dessert made with crushed biscuits, cocoa, butter, and often nuts or liqueur. Easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for sharing—especially during times when comfort is needed most.
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Turning Tides: A Sunglass Story That Cleans the Ocean

This year carved itself into memory. The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped our daily lives into a surreal new normal, where hand sanitizer reigns, hugs are suspicious, and working from home has become either a blessing or a distant memory. In my case, due to economic shifts, my job was no longer deemed essential. It stung—at first. Read more

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Short Edition Story Dispenser

We’ve all been there — stuck at the airport, glancing at the clock, refreshing your phone, and then looking around at the endless sea of travelers. It’s that awkward, waiting moment we all know too well. But what if you could turn those minutes into something much more exciting? But what if with just the press of a button, you could get your hands on a short story — whether it’s a quick one-minute escape or a deeper three- or five-minute read. Read more

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