Baked reef fish with mixed vegetables is a complete, light and easy to prepare dish. I used a fish from the local reef here in the Maldives , a fish rich in flavor and omega 3, you can easily use a sea bass or sea bream, perfect for those who follow a healthy diet without…
Italian cuisine in the Maldives
The Maldives are a tourist place frequented by many nationalities and for this reason it is important to try to make all the guests of the resort happy.One of the most popular theme nights is the Italian Dinner . Making Italian cuisine known around the world has been my prerogative since I started traveling the…
Eat simple and stay healthy dear friends, one more recipe for you
Today February 4th is the international day to raise awareness about cancer and encourage its prevention, detection and treatment. World Cancer Day is a great opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of our diet. You know very well how much I believe in healthy eating and that’s why I thought I’d want you to…
Seafood festival over the festive season here in the Maldives;The recipe for a perfect “Baked Seafood Rice “
The seafood festival was the concept that I brought here to the Maldives for the festive season just passed.So I thought I’d give you a delicious recipe for baked seafood rice. Baked rice with seafood The seafood rice is prepared by separately cooking clams and mussels and peeled shrimps while the rice is cooked in…
Italian style “Oysters au Gratin” by Cristian Marino
Oysters au gratin in Prosecco sauceOysters au gratin with Prosecco sauce are a refined appetizer and particularly suitable for those who do not eat raw shellfish. Oysters au gratin with prosecco wine sauce, an elegant seafood appetizer of great Italian or French character ( in case you prefers Champagne wine ) , are a “special”…
Tropical fruit:Mangosteen characteristics and curiosities of this fruit !
Mangosteen also known as mangoustan is considered by many to be the best of the exotic fruits. As large as an apricot , with a thick purplish / brown skin, it contains a white and velvety pulp divided into segments, with a sweet and delicate flavour. Description of the plant The mangosteen tree (Garcinia mangostana)…
The Octopus and its Secrets
Octopus (belonging to the cephalopods, mollusc family) is a fundamental ingredient for those who love seafood. Its tasty tentacles and its meat, when fresh and tender, can enrich sauces and first courses or offer grill lovers a worthy opponent. Before cooking it, however, the octopus must undergo some operations that will help make the meat…
Cristian Marino now in the Maldives
Dear friends, this update is for you who have been following my blog for a long time .Since September 2021 I have been here in the Maldives, where I will stay for a while.I have always wanted to know the islands of the Maldives, so I am happy to be on an atoll not far…
Cristian Marino 