Tamara Maslar's Blogs

Kitchen Inspiration!

If you spend most of your time in the kitchen whipping up all kinds of meals, why not be inspired BY your kitchen ! Here is a quick and CHEAP way to SPICE up any kitchen, especially a rental without breaking the bank! Check out... -

Girls Night! (or Boys Night!)

No matter what, always make time for your girlfriends, they are always there for you when you need them, whether it's for a few laughs or a few tears, girlfriends are like sisters! Living out of the U.S. makes it hard to be with family, a thirteen... -

Fashion, Fabulous Drinks & Inspiration! There's A Terrific Drink Recipe In Here....
Fashion, Fabulous Drinks & Inspiration! There's A Terrific Drink Recipe In Here....

Living in Naples, Italy, I am constantly presented with the current trends and styles in both fashion and food. So while I was sipping on one of the latest Fave drinks at a bar in downtown Naples, I decided to try my hand at the fashion part. Check... -

Adding Herbs To Cut Down On Salt!

Tamara's Kitchen Tips Now a days, salt is in just about everything that we eat, which is not always the best thing for our bodies. I discovered a way to still get that little salty kick without all that salt. I have a fresh herb... -

Making Your Lettuce Last!

Tamara's Kitchen Tips I discovered a great way to store my lettuce without it rotting away on me within a couple days. Now this may sound like a difficult process, but stay with me now......put a napkin inside a zip lock or plastic bag with the... -

Is It Worth It To Buy Fresh Ricotta Cheese?

The first time that I tasted Fresh Ricotta, known as Ricotta Fresca in Italian, my tongue fell in love! That was 2 years ago when I first moved to Naples, Italy. Now every Wednesday I try to make it to the local outdoor market to buy “Una Fascia... -

Difference Between A Red & White Wine Glass
Difference Between A Red & White Wine Glass

Tamara's Kitchen Tips  A White Wine Glass will be slightly elongated and have a small opening, it is made in this way because white wine is meant to be served chilled. The small opening helps to keep the wine cool.A Red Wine Glass will be round and have... -

Quick Buttermilk Substitutes
Quick Buttermilk Substitutes

Tamara's Kitchen Tips If a recipe calls for buttermilk here's a quick substitution that's cheap and healthier for you! Add 1 Tbsp of Lemon Juice to a cup of milk. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes and Presto! ... -

Keeping Bell Peppers Crisp!
Keeping Bell Peppers Crisp!

  Tamara's Kitchen Tips   Here's a little tip to keep your Bell Peppers Crisper for a longer period of time. When you are using a Bell Pepper to make a meal and you have some left over, don't cut out... -

Cappuccino Machines
Cappuccino Machines

Check out my recipe for "How to Make the Best Italian Cappuccino!" Here are the photos of the Italian Cafe maker and the milk steamer for making a cappuccino. The are good investments and rival any of those $1000s of dollar machines out... -

Making Wine In Naples, Italy
Making Wine In Naples, Italy

One of the great things about living in Naples, Italy is our landlord who has become like family. The Italian culture is wonderful in that when you meet someone for the first time, by the end of the conversation you are invited to dinner and into... -

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